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  • Finding the right Estimating Software for your business can be confusing. Join us for this free seminar and get actual live demonstrations of 5 top programs. Watch and Discover what's possible as our 5 guests demonstrate how their system works. Join us for this free seminar on October 25th here!

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    • Get more business referrals. If you are in the construction industry, and want to generate more sales, learn these referral marketing tips you can implement immediately. Watch the recorded seminar here!
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    • Construction estimating isn't easy, and knowing how to estimate a construction job accurately is critical for any remodeling contractor, new home builder, or specialty contractor. Join us for a 12-class series on Profitable Estimating. If you can't make a live class, all classes will be available on recording - learn more here!
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November 6, 2008 Open Forum with a Focus on Employee Issues
Free Live Online Seminar
November 6, 2008 Open Forum with a Focus on Employee Issues Every business owner has questions. About marketing, estimating, subcontractors and who knows what else. Join us for an Open Forum discussion where you can ask those questions. We'll focus on employee issues but are open to any questions you may have. . . . keep reading
November 20, 2008 - "The 7 Deadly Sins of Employers"
Free Live Online Seminar
November 20, 2008 - "The 7 Deadly Sins of Employers" Join us as Human Resource specialist Becky Reisdorf discusses "The 7 Deadly Sins of Employers". In this seminar Becky will discuss those sins and what you can do to correct them. . . . keep reading
December 11, 2008 Year End Tax Planning with Diane Gilson
Free Live Online Seminar
December 11, 2008 Year End Tax Planning with Diane Gilson Join us as Diane Gilson the President of Info Plus(+) Accounting® leads us through key year end tax and bookkeeping tasks that need to be completed. Start your new year right by closing out your current year correctly. . . . keep reading
Contractor Business Planning Strategies
10-16-08 Michael Stone
Contractor Business Planning Strategies Join Michael Stone as he discussed the steps you need to take to create and maintain a business plan for your construction business. Michael will cover simple and practical steps that you can start taking now to ensure your future in this industry. 1 Hour 5 Minutes . . . keep reading
Profitable Estimating Bootcamp - An Online Class
Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
Profitable Estimating Bootcamp - An Online Class An accurate estimate is the first step in selling and building a profitable job. Without an accurate estimate, you can't develop the appropriate sales price for any job, the sales price that allows you to pay all your job costs, cover your overhead expenses and make a profit. Knowing how to estimate a construction job is critical for any remodeling, renovation, or specialty contractor. . . . keep reading
Fundamentals of Estimating, Part 1
Profitable Estimating Bootcamp Series - 1 of 13
Fundamentals of Estimating, Part 1 An accurate estimate is the first step in selling and building a profitable job. Construction estimating isn't easy, and knowing how to estimate a construction job is critical for any remodeling contractor, new home builder, or specialty contractor. 1 Hour 20 Minutes . . . keep reading
Fundamentals of Estimating, Part 2
Profitable Estimating Bootcamp Series 2 of 13
Fundamentals of Estimating, Part 2 Understanding the Fundamentals that go into an estimate are essential to successful and profitable projects. In this class Michael will explain many of the steps necessary to start each estimate and you'll start to discover how to systematize your entire estimating process. 1 Hour 43 Minutes . . . keep reading
Demonstration of 5 Estimating Software Packages
Free Recording
Demonstration of 5 Estimating Software Packages Finding the right Estimating Software for your business can be confusing. In this seminar you can view actual live demonstrations of 5 top programs. Watch and Discover what's possible as our 5 guests demonstrate how their system works. 1 Hour 48 Minutes . . . keep reading

Business Planning Strategies with Kylon Gustin
10-8-08 Kylon Gustin
Business Planning Strategies with Kylon Gustin Join us as Kylon Gustin, an expert in the field of business planning, presents a 75 minute seminar for contractors. This seminar will walk you through the steps of building a business plan for your construction-related business. 1 Hour 19 Minutes . . . keep reading
How to Get More Business Referrals - Seminar Recording
9-10-2008 David Frey and Dan Baumann
How to Get More Business Referrals - Seminar Recording This Seminar is for Everyone in the Construction Industry who Wants to Generate More Sales. Join us as David Frey one of the top Business Marketing Coaches available today will show us Referral Marketing Tips that you can implement immediately. 1 hour 55 minutes . . . keep reading
Basics in Estimating - Part 1
Michael Stone
We are not going to "teach" estimating in this article - we have a 12-part class that teaches estimating. What we are going to do here is cover some estimating issues. Handling these issues properly can get you back in front of the customer quicker with more accurate estimates. That leads to a better presentation and more sales. . . . keep reading
Marketing Strategies for Your Construction Company (NEBS/Deluxe)
8-21-2008, Michael Benedict
Marketing Strategies for Your Construction Company (NEBS/Deluxe) If you own a construction-related business, you know it's important to have the buying public know who you are and what you do. What can you do to stand out so they think of you when they need the service you provide? . . . keep reading
Marketing Strategies - Getting Your Phone to Ring Part 6 (Plus a PDF of the First 5 Parts)
8-07-2008, Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
Marketing Strategies - Getting Your Phone to Ring Part 6 (Plus a PDF of the First 5 Parts) Michael Stone presents additional valuable marketing ideas as a followup to his 5 series, "Getting Your Phone to Ring Part". You can download the PDF of the first 5 parts and view the seminar for Part 6. 1 hour 22 minutes . . . keep reading
Marketing Your Services at a Trade Show
Michael Stone
Marketing Your Services at a Trade Show Trade shows can be a great way to meet potential new clients who are looking for your services. Work them right and you'll easily recover your investment and then some with the sales you make. . . . keep reading
Cost Reduction Strategies
7-24-08 Michael Stone and Dan Baumann
Cost Reduction Strategies Michael and Dan have compiled a wealth of ideas to help your business save money. Many of these ideas are straight-forward and you've probably heard before, but have you implemented them yet? Take the time to listen to over 60 ideas, then go out and do it, and start cutting your costs now. 1 hour, 7 minutes . . . keep reading
Finding Good Employees
Michael Stone
Finding Good Employees Good employees, with a strong work ethic and knowledge of their trade, are already employed. When they want to change jobs, they can usually do so quickly. That is why you also need to move quickly. . . . keep reading
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