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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI is in the process of developing standards that define what a successful remodeling business may look like in terms of business, marketing and operating systems. It is expected that a mature remodeling business could use these standards as a means of finding areas for improvement and increased profitability. These standards will also serve as a road map for startups and newer remodeling companies as they look for areas to help productivity or profitability. These standards may also serve as the foundation for NARI’s webinars and education programs of the future.
Use the link below to view the standards. Please take some time to review the standards and provide comments. We are interested in your opinion and input. The NARI Standards Development Task Force thanks you. Click here to see the Standards and make comments.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 A certification identifies you as a dedicated professional and acknowledges your personal achievements, improves your level of practice and highlights you as an industry leader. Enroll now and take your certification exam December 5 – 17.
Sept 12: Certified Remodeler, Certified Remodeler Associate and Certified Remodeler Specialist (CR, CRA, CRS)
The CR/CRA/CRS study group will fine-tune your competencies in all areas essential to success as a residential remodeling professional. The virtual prep course will run every Monday for twelve weeks; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CT). Click here for more information.
Sept 15 (new start date): Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
The CKBR prep course is a facilitated program that will build your knowledge in the areas of residential remodeling specific to kitchen and bathrooms. The virtual prep course will run every Thursday for twelve weeks; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (CT). Click here for more information.
Did you win a 2016 National CotY award? If so, you have scholarship money that can be applied toward new certification fees. Call or email Cindy; (847)298-9200 or cfoley@nari.org, for any inquiries.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
2Fold™ is being introduced as “the world’s thinnest bi-folding door system.” It is the result of 18 months of intense design, planning, software development and testing based on 45 years of window and door experience. 2Fold™ has chosen to partner with the remodeling industry to build the business. No one understands the wants and needs of the homeowner and the design professionals who serve them better than remodelers. Showing as many NARI members as possible the practical elegance of this patent pending system and getting your help to bring 2Fold™ to the American market is our simple plan. Nothing is carved in stone as we evolve our distribution system. Please join us on this journey. Learn more here.
When selling a job, are you frustrated by cumbersome paperwork? Want to improve your top and bottom line? GreenSky revolutionized the financing process. This unique platform enables an easy, fast and paperless application process with credit decisions in under ten seconds so you’re able to sell more, faster.
With GreenSky, you can:
- Close more sales – More customers say “yes” when offered flexible financing such as no interest, no payment promotions or low monthly payment plans
- Win larger contracts – Credit limits reach as high as $65,000
- Improve your cash flow – Take payments from customers and receive funding the next business day
- Grow your business: Focus on winning more projects, not the financing
Discover what over 10,000 home improvement merchants and 600,000 consumer borrowers have learned – Green Means Go, GreenSky means Grow.
For more information, visit GreenSky.com/NARI.
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Since 1983, The HELPcard has provided an avenue for businesses to flourish by offering an affordable monthly payment option. The HELPcard specializes in prime and non-prime credit so you grow your business by providing consumers a fresh source of funds. Decisions are made instantly allowing work to start immediately.
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Professional Remodeler and EBA PRIME
Attend the 4th annual Extreme Sales Summit in Philadelphia, presented by Professional Remodeler and EBA PRIME. NARI members will hear from sales training experts, earn CEU credits, and network with home improvement professionals. Ignite your sales and register today! NARI members use the code PHILLY to receive a discount when you register.
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Professional Remodeler
Join more than 100 female executives and managers from top firms across residential construction, including NARI Chairwoman of the Board, Judy Mozen, CR, GCP, for Building Together: Women in Residential Construction, Sept. 28-30 in Scottsdale, AZ. NARI members receive a discounted registration fee by entering the code NARI.
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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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Remodeling Show | DeckExpo | JLC LIVE
Remodeling Show | DeckExpo | JLC LIVE (R|D|J) provides industry professionals with a vibrant exhibit hall with hundreds of the industry's top manufacturers, business education and networking events that will help you expand your professional contact base. Visit NARI at Booth 1423 – NARI members can register for a free exhibit hall pass using promo code XBV. We will see you in Baltimore!
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 As an Industry Partner, NARI members have access to expanded services and savings such as dedicated account support, jobsite delivery, customized billing, competitive product pricing, volume discounts and more. Plus, participating NARI members receive an annual 2% rebate on pre-tax purchases* through Home Depot’s Pro Xtra program. Saving is simple. Visit www.homedepot.com/proloyalty 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 $10,000 annual purchase minimum, the rebate is paid from the first dollar.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
You never know when a brutal job will put your truck to the test. But with a long-lasting Ram pickup, you know you’ll have the power to meet any challenge. Your $500 NARI Member Benefit Discount is stackable with other great offers during Ram Power Days. See your dealer or www.Ramtrucks.com/commercial for more information.
By Fred Berns
 Show your best before you discuss the rest. That's the selling strategy of some of the most financially successful interior design professionals. They talk about and showcase their highest end products and services at the outset, before rolling out lower-priced alternatives. Theirs is a "save the best for first" sales philosophy. It's a contrarian sales approach, a stark contrast to the far more common practice in the design industry of catering first and foremost to a client's budget.
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Pro Remodeler
According to research firm MarketsandMarkets, the smart-home industry (lighting, security, HVAC, entertainment and appliances) is poised to grow from about $47 billion to more than $121 billion by 2022.
But it’s not that simple.
For the past decade or so, we’ve been hearing that the smart home is coming any second and that once it’s here our lives will be perfect.
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Pro Sales
The federal government has cracked down on eight construction and logistics companies nationwide so far in August for abusing overtime rules, imposing nearly $5 million in fines on six firms and filing suit against two firms with previous offenses, Department of Labor announcements show.
The most recent case was reported Aug. 25, in which DOL said National Freight Inc. will pay $1.07 million to 357 dispatchers and yard spotters who wrongly were declared exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime requirements.
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Pro Remodeler
On May 18, the U.S. Department of Labor redefined the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime threshold. The months leading up to the formal announcement saw stiff opposition from lobbying groups in different industries, including the construction field. Those efforts failed, and the rule goes into effect on Dec. 1.
What now?
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Remodeling
August brings hot temperatures, quick summer getaways, and lazy days by the pool. It also brings doctor’s appointments, class schedules, and trips to the office supply store as parents and their children prepare for the new school year. Whether students are already nestled back behind their desks or still jumping into the pool for last-minute summer fun, each one will be guaranteed to be given homework at some point during the school year.
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Gallup
Six in 10 millennials say they're open to different job opportunities, and only 50 percent plan to be with their company one year from now. For most companies, millennials are a "flight risk."
Given this, organizations need to recognize how millennials search for and select employers — and then develop and promote their brands accordingly to attract them.
Of chief importance in understanding millennial job seekers is their behavior as consumers of workplaces.
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