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All the ins and outs of starting and running a profitable enterprise in today's construction market. Packed with fast track building code facts, tips and techniques, and quick calculations, this practical resource helps building contractors define their business requirements, select a business structure, manage jobs efficiently, locate desirable building lots, build on speculation, computerize their operations, understand financial transactions, hire top-notch employees--and avoid common pitfalls. 352 pp.
NEW TO THIS EDITION: insurance, financial issues, energy requirements; computerization; more quick-reference facts and figures throughout.
Be a Successful Building Contractor 3rd Ed. - Table of Contents:
Introduction
Welcome to the Construction Industry
Getting Your Feet Wet
What Do You Want to Accomplish in Your Building Career?
Taking the Plunge
Getting Organized and Ready to Work
15 Mistakes Builders Make That You Can Avoid
The Pros and Cons of Building Model Homes
Courting Bankers
Selling Without Having a House to Show
Opening Your Own Office
Finding the Best Building Lots
Controlling Desirable Lots in Subdivisions Without Buying Them
Developing Your Own Building Lots
Building on Speculation
Selling With Real Estate Brokers
Managing Your Time and Your Money
Adding a Computer to Your Toolbox
Keeping Track of Your Cash
Trucks, Tools, Equipment, and Inventory
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Building Officials
Bidding Methods That Really Work
Jobsite Safety Makes Good Sense and Cents
Keeping Your Customers Happy
Creating and Promoting an Attractive Business Image
