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Accounting can be a challenge for any new business. Contractors have much to keep track of, including materials costs, labor, income, projects that have been paid or not yet paid, and payroll for employees, as well as insurance, quarterly tax payments, and myriad other financial considerations.

As a contracting company, your customers are the lifeblood of your business. Happy customers refer their friends and family; unhappy customers leave negative reviews and discourage others from using your services.

After setting up a formal business entity and getting your back-office processes in place, it’s time to market your new contracting company to acquire customers.

February 11, 2016 The number of home improvement projects underway at any given time depends heavily on what I call “churn,” or the rate of turnover as it relates to homes.  The rate of churn across America has rebounded since the Great Recession — and with an increase in churn has come an increase in…

Kitchen renovations are expensive no matter where you live, but homeowners pay a lot more to remodel in some parts the country than they do in others.

Downsizing isn’t living with less — it’s living with what’s important. In fact, having fewer financial- and maintenance-related responsibilities will allow you to focus more on your happiness and less on your home. Here are a few tips to help you get started: Size up your downsize Exactly how small should you go? For starters,…

Recycling has become a popular way for people to reduce trash that goes into landfills and help the environment.

In many places around the country, summer is the season for remodeling. It’s true that sunny days and warm weather are very beneficial when it comes to working outside, but there is much more to consider when planning a remodeling project than the temperature. In many cases, knowing when to remodel is likely to save…

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to start thinking about your next home upgrade – whether you’re prepping the house for company, making it easier to cook a large meal, or performing routine maintenance ahead of the winter weather. Check out these 11 projects to help make this Thanksgiving your best yet. 1) Upgrade your insulation…

Table of Contents Introduction Beware: Seniors most at-risk Signs of fraud Questions to ask How to protect yourself Organizations that help References Introduction A home improvement project can be overwhelming, and hiring a contractor often helps to ease the tension. However, scammers sometimes appear and offer their services for what sounds like a good deal,…