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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
- Hiring Employees
- Planning Your Future
- INDEX
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