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There is unprecedented uncertainty surrounding every one of us today. What I can be certain of is NARI will remain a source of education, partnership, leadership, and continue to provide business savings programs as we do every day. I want to remind you of one of our key benefits that may be of more value today – our on-demand webinars with topics ranging from leading your team to managing business financials.
In addition, programs such as Building Bucks offers financing options for your clients and Home Depot Pro Rewards will help you stretch your material dollar further by offering you cash back on your purchases.
Our in person events are now turning to virtual networking, education and comradery for our members. We are underway in planning an interactive, live streamed National Contractor of the Year Awards and Achievement Awards on April 24th and can’t wait to announce the winners. Look for more details very soon!
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to call us at 847-298-9200 if we can offer additional support. We are in this together.
David Pekel
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Now in its 20th year, Cambria is a privately held, family-owned company and the leading producer of American-made natural quartz surfaces. Cambria is best known for their ground-breaking, innovative designs --180+ available in polished or their revolutionary matte finish. As a stain-resistant, nonabsorbent natural stone surface, Cambria is strong, safe, maintenance free, and easy to care for. Headquartered in Le Sueur, Minnesota, Cambria is sold through an exclusive network of premium, independent specialty retail and trade partners that can be found at CambriaUSA.com. #MyCambria
Experience the Legend of Cambria. Watch the full film at LegendOfCambria.com.
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The ACT Group, Inc. (ACT), was founded in 1985 by Steve and Charlotte Howard to help home improvement contractors achieve Increased Profits Through Knowledge®. ACT is known for their 4-day No Pressure Selling® Boot Camp that teaches how to sell big benefit high margin solutions in any economy. Other popular courses taught by world class instructors include; lead generation, commercial sales, business development and customer service. For additional information contact JMueller@NoPressureSelling.com, call 800-515-0034 or go to www.NoPressureSelling.com today.
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Since our founding in 1985, The Tile Shop has committed itself to inspiring and realizing home decor ideas and creating beauty both indoors and out. Our associates travel literally across the globe, exploring the latest styles and innovations available in materials such as porcelain, glass, ceramic, travertine and other natural stones. With a network that comprises more than 145 stores, we offer a wide selection of high-quality tile products, exclusive designs, expert staff, pro benefits and amazing customer service.
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You just can't top a gift from Harry & David. Save 15 percent on the finest handpicked, packed & crafted, fruit & gourmet delights. Sign up now!
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You don't need to become a licensed accountant to make your small business successful, but here are some financial metrics you should have a handle on.
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Are you a remodeling professional who works with clients who wish to stay in their home as they age or who wish to increase accessibility and safety in their home?
Lend some credentials to your name and assure clients they are selecting the right partner for their Universal Design remodeling project by attending the Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) certification online prep course and pursuing UDCP certification.
NARI Universal Design Certified Professionals (UDCP) are recognized as experienced remodelers, skilled in all aspects of universal design and remodeling.
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Explore all NARI Certifications and find the best fit for your remodeling career.
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Set up a ZipWall® dust barrier up to 20’ high in just a few minutes – no ladders, no tape, no damage! Telescoping spring-loaded poles are easy to set up. Zippers, doors, barrier seals, mats and other accessories provide complete dust barrier solutions. Learn More.
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NARI offers a variety of FREE educational webinars to help boost your knowledge and improve your business.
Here's what we have coming up in March:
Financials Made Simple – A guide to interpretation and use of financial statements and key ratios
March 19, 2020 at 12 pm Central Time
Can you afford another employee, or new equipment? Are your people productive enough? These questions, and many more, can be answered by knowing your finances. Learn how to calculate and understand critical information from the numbers that drive your business.
- 5 Beliefs about money and what that’s doing to us
- What is discounting really doing to your bottom line
- Keys to money mastery such as
- Profit & Loss – learn to make effective business decisions
- Balance Sheet – the health of your business
- Breakeven point and how to calculate for it
- How to do a cashflow forecast and strategies to shorten the cash gap
- Profit Drivers
- Ways and examples of how to actually use this information
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Click here to view a full list of upcoming NARI webinars.
Click here to view previously recorded on-demand webinars.
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The Carey Brothers
Topic: This company won Best Energy Efficient Product at the International Builder's Show. This company won Best Home Technology Product. And this company won Overall Best In Show. Join James and Jim as they talk to Jim about this amazing product.
During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you'll find out 3 Points for Success from Jim Warren:
- If you have an idea, never give up on it.
- Listen to the people around you. The most important thing is to listen to people because you'll never know what you’re going to learn.
- Be nice to everybody you work with and projects will move forward faster than you could possibly imagine.
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Remodelers Advantage
We talk about the J Curve a lot around here — picture a lower-case J. When you apply change principles to your business — new people, systems, and processes — they can initially send your business on a downward trajectory before soaring with your success. If you want to grow your company, listen carefully!
Our guest today breaks this process down into four stages of development:
- Forming: The getting to know you stage
- Storming: When conflicts arise (the bottom of the J)
- Norming: Common goals are defined, an agreement is reached
- Performing: Working toward a common goal and looking forward
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Surefire Local
This is the time to lead, the time for leaders to step up and lead their company. This is one of those times where there are a lot of things going on, particularly the issue with the coronavirus. In this episode of Remodeling Mastery, Mark explains the importance of good leadership and management during uncertain times. There is a tremendous amount of uncertainty out there that can create fear and confusion among your team and clients. Tune in to learn lots of tips that will help you lead your team better.
Erika Taylor is the chief of content for one of the top construction and remodeling trade publications in the country. She joins Mark today to share some of her insights into the latest trends and issues in the industry. Tune in as they discuss the increased consolidation and activity of private equity companies in the home improvement industry, the focus on greater authenticity during marketing and the effect of the younger generation on the industry. LISTEN NOW
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Concerns about contracting COVID-19 has caused a run on supplies.
Concerns over contracting the coronavirus has created a run on face masks, causing a problem for some construction businesses.
Joe King, owner of 1st Patriot Enterprising in Evansville, Ind. has seen the issue first hand. His painting company uses the masks every day, but he is one of a number of business owners seeing their supplies running out. "Anyone involved in drywall or painting, will constantly need a protective mask of some kind," King told a local NBC news station.
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Broan took recessed lighting a step further by incorporating powerful, quiet ventilation in the same design. These fan/lights disappear into the ceiling and match perfectly with other recessed lights. Whether a bathroom, closet, or high-traffic family room, Broan helps keep any space fresher and comfortable.
Learn more at Broan.com
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Levco Builders
Remodelers don't get what it is like to have their home remodeled by others. We can only imagine what it would be like, then be empathetic and usually be on the defense.
Levco is dedicated to making the experience better all the time. It is hard for a client to measure what great remodeling is all about, because they rarely have had remodeling done by two different remodeling contractors. Each experience is unique. Referrals and repeat clients are the only measurement of success that we know. Making clients raging into fans is the goal here.
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Joe Coulombe, founder of Trader Joe's, died recently.
I am not a shopper, but going to Trader Joe's is a different experience than going to most grocery stores. In fact, doing so is an "experience," as it's not just a place to buy things.
An obituary by Neil Genzligner in the New York Times this past Sunday caught my eye. There are a lot of lessons in it. Here are some of them.
In the mid-1960's Mr. Coulombe owned a modest chain of convenience stores in the Los Angeles area, Pronto Markets, but began to realize he couldn't compete with better-financed convenience chains like 7-Eleven.
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The NAHB lauds the rule as a "win" for the small business community and the Associated Builders and Contractors applauded the rule.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a final rule clarifying the standard of determining whether two employers are joint employers of a group of workers under the National Labor Relations Act. The NLRB's final rule restores the standard that had been applied for decades prior to the organization's 2015 ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case.
In its 2015 decision involving Browning-Ferris Industries of California, the NLRB ruled that two or more entities are joint employers of a single workforce if they are both employers within the meaning of the common law and they share or co-determine those matters governing the essential terms and conditions of employment. As a result of the decision, the NLRB weighed whether an employer exercised control over terms and conditions of employment indirectly through an intermediary in its evaluation of joint employer qualification.
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Remodelers Advantage
As cases continue to increase in North America, it's time to plan for how the virus may affect your business, your employees, and your clients.
Discovered cases of novel coronavirus COVID-19 are beginning to increase across North America. As the virus continues to spread, Remodelers Advantage suggests it is time to think about how the virus may affect your business, employees, and clients. While there is no vaccine or antiviral medications for the virus, many of those infected by the virus will have non-threatening complications. However, the virus is still highly contagious and it is important to take as many preventative steps as possible.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued interim guidance for businesses and employers. The CDC recommends actively encouraging sick employees to stay home. This may mean implementing flexible sick-leave policies, and plans for potential absenteeism.
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