News

"Home Foreclosures Set Record in First Quarter,"
June 5, 2008.
Recent numbers suggest rough times still ahead for housing industry.

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"Contractors see an upturn in work for 2008,"
Apr. 20, 2008.
Talks about how many contractors are seeing a change in the type of work being looked for by homeowners during the current down market.

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"Oregon's remodeling industry alive and well,"
Apr. 20, 2008.
According to this article it would seem that the extent of the housing downturn varies drastically depending on location.

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"Kitchen & Bath Outlook Healthy,"
Apr. 2008.
Certain segments seem to be faring better than others in the home improvement market.

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Articles

"Survive and Thrive in the Next 5 + 5"
Describes four areas on which HVAC contractors must focus in order to be successful in the next ten years.

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"Hot Hubs"
A collection of articles by contractor business coach, Ron Roberts on topics such as employee turnover, budgeting, dealing with low-priced competition.

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"How Much Should You Charge for Your Service?"
A detailed explanation for Independent Contractors of how to figure out how much to charge customers "to attract business and make a profit."

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"Contractors Liability Insurance Program"
A collection of articles and write-ups to help contractors better understand and make decisions about insurance.

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"Chapter 1: Alternative Building Materials"
Discusses the possible advantages and disadvantages of reusing materials.

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Useful Links

ContractorTalk - Free Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum.

ConstantContact - Inexpensive newsletter tool to help drive repeat business.

LogoYes - Do-It-Yourself professional logo design tool.

LegalZoom - Helps you create reliable legal documents for your business.

SCORE - Nonprofit association that offers free advice through to its over 10,000 volunteers.

Yodle - Local online advertising firm that makes your phone ring with qualified prospects.

Video

CEO of Yodle on FOX Business News

Feb 20, 2008
Court Cunningham, CEO of Yodle discusses how small business owners can fight the looming recession with Local Online Advertising.

Housing Downturn Effects Home Improvement Prices

A short piece that discusses how the current down housing market has also put increased pricing pressure on home improvement contractors.