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Be aware that semantics are important when it comes to offering a discount for clients who pay in cash.
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Since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 went into effect, exactly what can and can’t home improvement contractors legally do when advertising and using tax credit information?
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Be wary when using the "free-gift" sales methodology and be aware that state laws about free gifts vary.
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Understand lien laws and be proactive about protecting your rights to get paid.
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As hard as it is to sell a construction business outright, it is even more difficult to sell in stages, allowing for a gradual withdrawal by the owner.
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In November 2007, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a sweeping crackdown on several large companies accused of violating the requirements of the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry, resulting in six settlements collectively imposing nearly $7.7 million in civil penalties.
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About 140 million phone numbers are listed on the National Do Not Call (DNC) registry, but confusion remains for telemarketers and consumers, particularly regarding cell phones. Here are the facts:
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As leads become more expensive and our industry deals with increasingly restrictive telemarketing processes, more and more contractors have been turning to Internet-based lead generation.
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One of the easiest ways of protecting yourself when hiring workers is to use a standardized employment application and an approved list of hiring questions.
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If you are considering running a sweepstakes to offset declining lead generation, the good news is that a sweepstakes can be run by even a smaller contractor. The bad news is that you still need to be careful.