5 Tips for Choosing the Right Subcontractor

If you are a busy home builder, chances are you have worked with your fair share of subcontractors.  With a limited labor pool, it is easy to take on more work than capacity allows, and subcontractors are a great way … Continue reading

Getting Testimonials That Count

Every business knows how powerful word of mouth can be for generating new business, and testimonials are a great way to get the ball, and buzz, rolling. Another year is right around the corner, and with a new year there … Continue reading

5 Ways to Big Business on Small Business Week

Small Business Week is happening April 30-May 6, 2017, and it’s not too late to get in on the action. Small Business Week is here!  We are in it, and events and efforts are in full force.  For those of … Continue reading

It’s All About the Partnerships

How to develop a partnership between home builders and manufacturers that benefits your business. In business, it takes a village… Beyond your employees and customers, strong partnerships with key manufacturers open the door to a multitude of possibilities.  From exclusive products to … Continue reading

5 Tech Tools for Home Builders

Tools for kicking your construction business up a notch in the technology department Socrates once stated that “the secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”  As construction … Continue reading

5 Tips for Improving Sales by Phone

Looking to make progress with your sales calls? Here are a few quick tips for maximizing phone time with potential clients. With email, texting and the rise of emojis, phone conversation skills may be falling short for many marketing and … Continue reading

7 Tips for Effective Follow-up

When it comes to contacting leads, proper and effective follow-up is the key to success. HBW subscribers have an ongoing and growing list of leads at their fingertips.  With so many leads, it is easy to lose track of contacts … Continue reading