Event Archives

How Fit Is Your Business

When: November 10, 2008
Where: Morton's, Downtown DC for the NAWBO NOVA Chapter
Speaker: Mark G. Richardson, CR

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the five "false positives" about the remodeling business--statements that sound good but may indicate hidden problems.
• Understand the need for consistent and gradual growth rather than hefty leaps and gains.
• See how project size doesn't equate to profit size.

View presentation below:

How Fit Is Your Business.pdf

Public Relations For Remodelers

When: September 12, 2008, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Baltimore, MD Convention Center
Speaker: Joaquin Erazo, Jr.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the role of PR as a marketing technique and the nuances that distinguish it from traditional marketing avenues.
• Write and prepare a press release for use in community newspapers and websites to promote your ompany achievements.
• Explore alternative public relations strategies including magazine articles, radio programs and television appearances.

View presentation below:

PR for Remodelers.pdf Public Relations For Remodelers.pdf (Handout)

Diversify Your Business

Where: Remodeling Show 2008 - Baltimore, MD Convention Center
Time: 8:00am - 9:30am
Speaker: Mark G. Richardson, CR

Learning Objectives:

• Add new avenues of growth to your business through handyman division, light commercial projects, etc.
• Add new avenues of growth to your business through handyman division, light commercial projects, etc.
• Calculate the cost and resources required to make the new venture viable.

View presentation below:

Diversifying Your Business.pdf

Getting Through the Slowdown

Where: Baltimore, MD Convention Center
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Speaker: Bruce Case

Learning Objectives:

• Take control of internal processes and systems that can put more profit back into your company.
• Use a priority system to organizing your jobs.
• Get techniques to weathering hard business climates and prepare for the upturn.

View presentation below:

Getting Through the Slowdown.pdf

The Dollar Based Business

Where: Remodeling Show 2008 - Baltimore, MD Convention Center
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Speaker: Bruce Case

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the concepts of true profit margins.
• Calculate your breakeven point.
• Create yearly gross revenue goals broke down to the day.
• Write a well-thought out budget and then live by it.

View presentation below:

thedollarbasedbusiness.pdf POC Worksheet Example.xls

Turning Clients Into Raving Fans

Where: Remodeling Show 2008 - Baltimore, MD Convention Center
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Speaker: Bill Millholland, CR

Learning Objectives:

• Transform your "customer" to "clients" - dedicated and loyal patrons rather than just another job.
• Generate new jobs through your existing clients.
• Go the extra step to keep your fan base happy and singing your praises to all their contacts.

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Creating Raving Fans.pdf

How Fit Is Your Business

Where: Remodeling Show 2008 - Baltimore, MD Convention Center
Time: 8:00am - 9:30am
Speaker: Mark G. Richardson, CR

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the five "false positives" about the remodeling business--statements that sound good but may indicate hidden problems.
• Understand the need for consistent and gradual growth rather than hefty leaps and gains.
• See how project size doesn't equate to profit size.

View presentation below:

How Fit Is Your Business.pdf

Partnering with Allied Service Providers

Where: Baltimore, MD Convention Center
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Speaker: Joaquin Erazo, Jr.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Determine what allied service providers best fit your company model.
• Approach and start mapping out a strategy with architects, designers, real estate professionals and others to spur growth for both the companies.
  
• Expand your company profile using co-op advertising and crossmarket promotion.

View presentation below:

Partnering with Allied Service Providers.pdf

Converting a Practice Into a Business

Where: Remodeling Show 2008 - Baltimore, MD Convention Center
Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Speaker: Bruce Case

Learning Objectives:

• Adjust the mindset and approach to your company and its goals.
• Organize and re-structure resources to maximize efficiencies.
• Adopt stronger financial systems to improve cash flow and increase profit.

Converting a Practice Into a Business.pdf