Remodeling: Markup-Overhead-Profithttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/management/finances/markup-overhead-profit/markup-overhead-profit.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1765810<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Right-Size Your Companyhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/gross-profit/getting-it-right.aspx?rssLink=Getting+It+RightPlan for 2010 using realistic targets for volume, gross profit, and owner compensation.Economic Survivalhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/overhead/economic-adjustments.aspx?rssLink=Economic+AdjustmentsA Minnesota remodeler cuts overhead and retrains staff in an effort to ride out the rough economy.Project Costs Hold Steadyhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/project-costs-hold-steady.aspx?rssLink=Project+Costs+Hold+SteadyIn a tough economy with consumers putting projects on hold or downsizing project scope, remodelers are having to rework all aspects of their business to keep projects competitively priced.Upscale in a Dowturnhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/upscale-in-a-downturn.aspx?rssLink=Upscale+in+a+DownturnRemodelers must work harder and smarter to capture the discretionary spending dollars of high-end clients in a down economy.Big50 CloseUp: Bob Tilghmanhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/overhead/big50-closeup-bob-tilghman.aspx?rssLink=Big50+CloseUp%3a+Bob+TilghmanTilghman Builders restructures to ride out the economic downturn and maintain profitability.The Real Bottom Linehttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/administration/true-value.aspx?rssLink=True+ValueIsolate field staff costs so you can get a more accurate picture of your company's bottom line.Additional Sources of Incomehttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/overhead/property-plus.aspx?rssLink=Property+PlusWhen it comes to office and showroom space, there are benefits to owning rental property.Track Marketing and Sales to Meet Gross Profit Goalshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/gross-profit/getting-busy.aspx?rssLink=Getting+BusyCarefully track your marketing and the resulting sales to ensure that you meet your gross profit goals.Appreciating Depreciationhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/jobsite-equipment/appreciating-depreciation.aspx?rssLink=Appreciating+DepreciationThe 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act increases deductions for capital assets, which is good news for small- and medium-size businesses.How Well Do You Use Technology?http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/cutting-overhead-with-technology.aspx?rssLink=Cutting+Overhead+With+TechnologyBusiness management suites designed specifically for remodelers can enable you to reduce employee costs and improve operations at the same time.Small Product Category May Save Big Buckshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/tax-credits/energy-savings-from-heat-pump-water-heaters.aspx?rssLink=Stimulus+-+Heat+Pump+Water+HeatersHeat pump water heaters are a fraction of the market, but are highly efficient system add-ons.Dollars Don't Liehttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/gross-profit/dollars-dont-lie.aspx?rssLink=Dollars+Don%e2%80%99t+LieIn this unpredictable economy, realign your thinking toward gross profit dollars instead of gross profit margin.Take Action Early to Survive the Downturnhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/take-action-early-to-survive-the-downturn.aspx?rssLink=Take+Action+Early+to+Survive+the+DownturnBe prepared to make tough decisions to survive challenging economic conditions.Learning From New-Home Buildershttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/mentor-lessons.aspx?rssLink=Mentor+LessonsSpending time with a new-home builder changes a remodeler’s perspective on his marketing budget.Life Lineshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/life-lines.aspx?rssLink=Life+LinesA Detroit remodeler is weathering the economic storm by focusing on smaller jobs, renegotiating rent and insurance contracts, and tracking real estate values.Red Flags Ignored...?http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-q5-red-flags.aspx?rssLink=Tough+Questions%3a+Q5+-+Red+FlagsTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What red flags will you never ignore again?Marketing Strategies No Longer Working...?http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-q6-defunct-marketing.aspx?rssLink=Tough+Questions%3a+Q6+-+Defunct+MarketingTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What marketing strategies no longer work for you?Cut Profit Margins...?http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-q8-cutting-profit.aspx?rssLink=Tough+Questions%3a+Q8+-+Cutting+ProfitTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: How much will you cut your profit margins to get a job?Cut Staff...?http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-q9-cutting-staff.aspx?rssLink=Tough+Questions%3a+Q9+-+Cutting+StaffTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. An introduction of the article and the participating remodelers.If You Could Start Over...?http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/the-tough-questions-q12-rebuilding-your-business.aspx?rssLink=Tough+Questions%3a+Q12+-+Rebuilding+Your+BusinessTen remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. The final question: If you could rebuild your remodeling company from the ground up, what would it look like?