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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The 2019 National CotY (Contractor of the Year) Awards program is open for entries for projects completed between December 1, 2016 and November 30, 2018. All NARI remodelers are invited to participate in this annual competition. The final deadline to submit an entry is December 4, 2018.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 The NARI Achievement Awards are also open for entries. There are eleven categories designed to showcase the successes of NARI chapters and leaders, and all will be honored at the National Presidents’ and Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI will be in the North Hall (N1173) during this year’s IBS/KBIS show February 19-21, 2019 in Las Vegas. Block your calendar now if you haven’t already and take advantage of the biggest industry show of the year.
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Contractors and home remodel professionals generally understand the importance of managing client expectations. Yet, in the interest of closing a deal or out of a desire to please clients, it’s easy to get caught up in the homeowner’s enthusiasm. But that’s where tensions begin. It’s up to the contractor to offer realistic timelines and ensure that clients understand them. The same goes for accurate and complete budgets, as well as how materials perform and what they cost. Ultimately, the contractor is the professional in the relationship, and the homeowner is counting on you for the full picture.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Our infographic, “How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media,” highlights the latest statistics on why and how to use social media to connect with your customers.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI Certification can help you:
- Increase your remodeling and business skill set
- Advance your career
- Validate your professionalism and gain client trust to close more business
Check out the 2019 certification prep course and study group schedule here.
Don’t miss the last certification preparatory course for 2018:
Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) – Starts October 30, 2018
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
October 23rd at 12 pm Central Time
This webinar will explore tips for creating a home that works for all generations, with particular emphasis on the role of color, sheen and lighting on aging eyes. We will also discuss tips for incorporating independent living strategies into your plans, as well as how to manage "aging in place" conversations with homeowners.
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Click here to view a full list of upcoming NARI webinars.
EPA
EPA is hosting a webinar for contractors, landlords, realtors, and property managers on the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 11 AM ET. The
RRP Rule requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 have their firm certified by EPA (or an EPA authorized state), use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.
The presentation will cover when contractors need to be certified under the RRP rule and how to obtain certification, information on lead-safe work practices, and requirements for providing renters and home buyers with information on lead-based paint.
To participate in the webinar or for more information, visit EPA’s website
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U.S. Small Business Administration
This self-paced training exercise provides an introduction to securing information in a small business. Topics include: Defining cybersecurity; Explaining the importance of securing information through best cybersecurity practices; Identifying types of information that should be secured; Identifying the types of cyber threats; Defining risk management; and Listing best practices for guarding against cyber threats.
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Remodeling Mastery
Mark G. Richardson shifts the focus to the future and thinking about 2019. He shares a dozen predictions for what the year may hold and talks through strategies and skill sets that’ll be required in order to position your business for success.
Quite often, you’re running so fast and furious that you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your business and the future.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
There were lots of smiling faces at the U.S. Chamber’s National Small Business Summit.
Maybe it was hearing from Top Chef competitor Spike Mendelson or hearing how baseball great Cal Ripken applies the lessons he learned in sports to running a business.
Or maybe the hundreds of small business owners gathered in Washington, D.C., were pleased with an economy running on all cylinders.
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Remodeling Magazine
Paul Winans writes:
In my work as a facilitator of peer group meetings and working with companies onsite, I always stress the importance of taking all the input generated for a company and turning it into a plan, an Action Plan.
Recently, a member of a Remodelers Advantage Roundtable Group that I facilitated sent to the group a short list of his takeaways. His intent was to get out of his way and make the changes he knew needed to happen.
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A remodeling business can be extremely lucrative if all the necessary steps are taken to nurture and grow your company. Each chapter of this eBook offers different solutions and guidelines that will help you put an effective business strategy in place to grow your remodeling business and increase profits.
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Qualified Remodeler
Shawn McCadden writes:
People who tend to have the most success running and owning a remodeling business don’t do what everyone else does. They seek to be different. They do things others don’t do, won’t do and/or haven’t yet thought to do.
When I owned my remodeling business, I didn’t want to be the best remodeler in my market.
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Pro Remodeler
Technology plays a greater role than ever in a company’s success, but there needs to be a healthy balance between technology and the human touch. Here are a few tips to create the right mix with your customers.
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As open floor plans continue to grow in popularity, homeowners want more choices that reflect their personal style. GE Appliances offers more premium finishes than anyone to match the unique taste of every homeowner—from Stainless and Black Stainless to Slate and Black Slate.
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Qualified Remodeler
Economists and housing experts say the outlook for remodeling activity remains strong. But the fundamentals bear further examination as more homeowners are staying put longer.
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Miracle Sealants Levolution is a revolution in Tile Spacing & Leveling Systems for all tiles, especially large format tile. Levolution is an all in one system that can be used for both floor & wall installs. This system is recognized by industry professionals for its best performance. Levolution has the least expensive component cost per square foot and saves up to 51% in labor over other systems.
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Markup and Profit
When a client decides to make an arbitrary change to your contract to reduce their price or avoid a payment, there are things you can and should do.
One of our good guys called and said he was having problems with a client trying to change the contract price for their job. The client was claiming they'd had to do things themselves that should have been done by the contractor.
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Remodelers Advantage
Creating a successful remodeling company, one that’s profitable year in and year out, isn’t easy. That’s where lean comes in. You can look to many well-known companies for signs of how they incorporate LEAN practices and principles into their processes — and how that positively affects the customer experience.
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