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AWDI
Most of us are familiar with trademarks and service marks but a certification mark is very different and meaningful. A certification mark is a special creature created for a purpose uniquely different from that of an ordinary service mark or trademark. The placing of the mark on goods, or its use in connection with services, thus constitutes a certification that the prescribed characteristics or qualifications of the certifier for those services have been met. A certification mark, therefore, may only be used to certify that the work or labor on the goods or services was performed by a person who meets certain standards and tests of competency set by the certifier.
For AWDI certified installers, the AWDI certification mark singles out those who have proven their competency and who commit to delivering the promised performance of the window and door product in the home.
The AWDI certification mark is the first and only such mark in existence in the window and door industry for installation. As such it is a perfect symbol to use for differentiation from all the other “me-too” contractors.
AWDI and MarketSharp are presenting a FREE Webinar tomorrow, Aug. 24, to share this and all the other techniques and strategies dealers use to successfully differentiate in their marketplace.
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Builder
Metrostudy, a Hanley Wood company, announced recently that its second quarter 2017 Residential Remodeling Index increased to a new high of 108.7, representing a solid 4.7 percent increase from 103.9 one year earlier and a 1.3 percent increase from 107.3 in the previous quarter. The index has now seen twenty-one consecutive quarters of year-over-year gains since 2011, which was the bottom of the remodeling market in terms of activity.
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Small Business Trends
Small businesses that deal in cash like food trucks and salons need to protect themselves against errors involving cash and theft. Here’s 20 cash handling best practices your business should follow so everything runs smoothly.
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Bloomberg
Russia has emerged as one of the winners from the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S over lumber.
The U.S. is importing more softwood lumber from overseas after it slapped tariffs on Canadian supplies, making them more expensive. Russian shipments are 42 percent higher so far in 2017, according to U.S. government data.
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Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video.
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Construction Dive
After a few legal fits and starts, as well as extra time for review and input, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new silica standard for construction is scheduled to go into effect about a month from now, on Sept. 23.
What that means is contractors who engage in activities that create silica dust — that is, respirable crystalline silica — such as by cutting, grinding or blasting materials like concrete, stone and brick, must meet a stricter standard for how much of that dust workers inhale. The same goes for employers of tradespeople working around such activities.
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Remodeling
For most, a relationship with a company is all about trust. If your marketing is solely focused on exposure, returns may not be what you hope for. Establishing your brand as a positive force in the community can build subconscious trust with potential clients, who will then turn to you when they need your services.
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Entrepreneur
Leveraging the power of content and social media marketing can help elevate your audience and customer base in a dramatic way. But getting started without any previous experience or insight could be challenging.
It's vital that you understand social media marketing fundamentals. From maximizing quality to increasing your online entry points, abiding by these 10 laws will help build a foundation that will serve your customers, your brand and — perhaps most importantly — your bottom line.
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CNBC
Housing recovery suffers, but don't blame the millennials Housing recovery suffers, but don't blame the millennials
1:48 PM ET Mon, 21 Aug 2017 | 01:03
Competition for housing is soaring, affordability is weakening and the U.S. housing recovery is grinding to a crawl — and, in large part, the baby boom generation is to blame.
No, they're not doing anything immoral or illegal; in fact, they're not doing anything at all, and that is precisely the problem. They're not moving.
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