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By Michael J. Berens
 Remodelers are riding the rising tide of home values. According to recent industry polls, home improvement and remodeling professionals in all sectors, as a group, experienced increased business in the second quarter, compared to the first, and are seeing a higher number of inquiries than they did at the same time last year. Despite some challenges to meet demand, expectations for continued growth in the second half of the year remain strong.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Getting all your ducks in a row is important when launching a new enterprise. What is even more critically important is setting priorities and disciplining yourself to stick to that progression. Adding the proper ingredients in the correct sequence is what makes for a successful meal. The same kind of preparation makes for a successful business launch. If you’re looking to buy or take over a kitchen and bath business in the next few years, join us at NEXTgen for a deeper look into this topic.
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By Townsquare Interactive
 Business owners wear a lot of hats, and chances are, if you are one of them, you struggle to find enough time to balance the different aspects of your remodeling business and your life.
How do you keep track of meetings and appointments when you’re out all day? Who is going to respond to incoming emails while you’re on the job? When are you supposed to find time to post on social media?
Luckily for you, there are a ton of mobile apps available for your smartphone or tablet to help you manage your day. Read on to find out the 25 most useful apps for busy business owners.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Join us for NARI’s 2017 Fall Leadership Summit Leading with Focus for three days of impactful learning experiences, including:
Tools to help lead your chapter.
Insight on issues shaping the outlook for the remodeling industry.
Plenty of peer engagement.
Attendance of the chapter executive and current and/or incoming chapter president is highly encouraged. Register here
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
September 18-20, 2017
Philadelphia, PA
Join NARI at the 5th Annual Extreme Sales Summit. The only 100% sales-focused event for remodeling and home improvement professionals. Come with an open mind. Leave with the ideas that will transform your business. NARI Members receive an exclusive offer of a discounted price of $49, Register today!
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 This exciting new partnership between NARI and EnerBank USA, provides easy-to-use payment options and will help members increase close rates and job size while lessening cancellations and discounts. The BuildingBucks™ program offers four payment options to help customers say yes. Learn more or contact Cindy Foley (cfoley@nari.org) with any questions.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Just in time for summer, save more time and money with new limited time offers from savings4members! Before heading to the beach, be sure to check out these deals. Don’t wait; some offers expire on August 31st. CLICK HERE to learn more.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Less important than what you do for a living is why you do it. That’s the message in “Praise”, a recent TV spot from Ram Trucks. It’s a tribute to the working man and is just as much a celebration of hard work and determination as it is a salute to those who understand the value of a job well done. Check it out HERE. Then visit NARI.org/FCA to learn more about your exclusive member savings.
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Contractor Connection is the nation’s largest managed repair and remodeling network, comprising 5,000 growth-minded contractors serving large membership associations who partner with us to provide their members access to our network. Our contractors are held accountable not only through our stringent credentialing process but also through ongoing performance management.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Save up to 20 percent off toilet and cleaning products at The Home Depot. Only while supplies last, online only! Plus, through The Home Depot Pro Xtra program, participating NARI members receive a semi-annual 2% rebate on pre-tax purchases.* Saving is simple. Visit us HERE to register any form of payment (credit/debit cards, Home Depot accounts, checking accounts, etc.) to your company’s Pro Xtra account using the agreement code NARI.
For assistance enrolling call 866-333-3551 or watch this short video.
*After meeting a $12,500 semi-annual purchase minimum, the rebate is paid from the first dollar.
Remodeling Magazine
In order to drive more leads on the internet, Brad Shorr, director of content strategy at a Chicago search engine optimization company, encourages remodeling companies to consider investing some time and money into local SEO. If executed properly, potential new customers will be see your company come up first in the Google organic search results when they are looking for a renovation company in their area.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Facebook wants to do it all. They want to be the place you connect with your friends — and where you discover new products (and buy them directly on Facebook). So, it makes sense that Facebook wants to be the place that publishes the news, not just shares it. In short, that's what Facebook's Instant Articles are all about. And Facebook is rolling out a new tool that allows you to compare the performance of Instant Articles with their mobile web equivalents.
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Qualified Remodeler
Many remodelers believe their work sells itself. And they may be right. However, if every contractor in town does good work and customers are looking for good work, you may be what I refer to as a “commodity contractor.” If you want to differentiate your business and thus charge more than the commodity contractors, you need to offer more than just good work.
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Pro Remodeler
The remodeling industry is likely to face major changes in the next few years, yet no one seems to be talking about it. Instead, most conversations continue to be about the labor challenges, leads, time stresses, process improvement, and finding and developing the right salespeople.
The developments that we are likely to face in the near future can already be seen in the world around us.
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