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Construction Proposal -Learn How to Write One Regardless of the cost of a project a written construction proposal protects all parties involved. A written construction proposal that clearly details and “paints a picture” of what you are promising to do. Details in this proposal include specific materials, payment schedule and costs. A professional and well-written proposal not…
Economy Makes It Tough To Be Green According to a Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Survey, one in three small-business owners say the economy has impacted their plans to become more “green,” and fewer think their customers would be willing to pay more for environmentally friendly goods and services today (27%) than thought that was the…
Roof and Ladder Safety – A Lesson On What NOT To Do I was driving home from work today and saw these guys residing this dormer. Since roof and ladder safety is such a liability, I thought that a picture is worth a thousand words! I bet these guys were low bidders. As a contractor…
Tips On Looking For Work In early 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that over 40 states recorded an increase over last year in the number of layoffs. In February alone over 600,000 workers were caught up in layoffs. Many of my friends are currently laid off. It’s definitely not a fun and exciting…
Contractor Tips For Relaxing and Living A Healthy Lifestyle We live in a society where multi-tasking has become the norm, many people find it difficult to actually relax. Our bodies react the same to positive or negative stress. Prolonged stress can affect the body negatively. The key is to learn to strengthen our resiliency and…
Image: http: www.ibiblio.org ENDURANCE, Shackelton’s Leadership Lesson! In the residential and construction remodeling world we don’t usually have to kill our dogs and eat seals to survive but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn a thing or two about leadership. This is the true story of Earnest Shackleton’s amazing 1914 voyage to cross the Antarctic. …
Multi Generational Households Increasing Few American adults want to take on roommates, much less shack up with their parents, but many are being forced to as a result of job loss or foreclosure, according to a new survey on mulch-generational housing conducted by AARP there is a marked increase in multi generational households. Job loss…
Photo: 23 Main Street Concord A Concord Carpenter Comments on the Importance of Supporting Concord’s Local Businesses. With all its historical significance, Concord has long had the most beautiful, vibrant and charming retail areas with an interesting array of merchants and businesses. With today’s economy, we need more than ever to make a concerted effort…
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