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Be a Successful Building Contractor 3rd Edition

 Be a Successful Building Contractor 3rd Edition
Item #: 290-1743-05
Author: R. Dodge Woodson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN:0071441743
Format: Paperback
 Your Price: $34.95
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Avoid the common pitfalls and be a successful building contractor!
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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