Be A Successful Building Contractor
2nd Edition
Published on 1. February 1997
Book
Hardback
365 pages
978-0-07-071828-9 (ISBN)
Description
This practical guide provides a complete start-up plan of action for the tradesman who has the skill but not the business know-how. It approaches business ownership from the aspect of everyday, real-life homebuilding, and stresses all considerations for building a business.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
121 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
907 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-071828-9 (9780070718289)
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R. Dodge Woodson (Brunswick, ME) has over 20 years' experience as a home builder, contractor, master plumber, and real estate broker. He is the author of many McGraw-Hill books, including Be A Successful Building Contractor 2/e, and National Plumbing Codes Handbook 2/e.
Content
Introduction.
Becoming an After-Hours Builder.
Getting Your Feet Wet.
Deciding What You Want.
Taking the Plunge.
Choosing a Business Structure.
Avoiding 15 Common Builder Mistakes.
Building Model Homes: Pros and Cons.
Courting Bankers.
Selling from the Hood of Your Truck.
Opening Your own Office.
Finding the Best Building Lots.
Controlling Desirable Lots.
Developing Your Own Building Lots.
Building on Speculation.
Working with Real Estate Brokers.
Making the Most of Your Time and Money.
Getting Computerized.
Keeping Track of Your Cash.
Buying Trucks, Tools, Equipment, and Inventory.
Dealing with Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Code Officers.
Bidding: Methods that Really Work.
Running Smooth and Profitable Jobs.
Keeping Your Customers Happy.
Creating and Promoting an Attractive Business Image.
Hiring Employees.
Planning for Your Future.
Appendix: Federal Tax Forms.
Glossary.
Index.
About the Author.
Becoming an After-Hours Builder.
Getting Your Feet Wet.
Deciding What You Want.
Taking the Plunge.
Choosing a Business Structure.
Avoiding 15 Common Builder Mistakes.
Building Model Homes: Pros and Cons.
Courting Bankers.
Selling from the Hood of Your Truck.
Opening Your own Office.
Finding the Best Building Lots.
Controlling Desirable Lots.
Developing Your Own Building Lots.
Building on Speculation.
Working with Real Estate Brokers.
Making the Most of Your Time and Money.
Getting Computerized.
Keeping Track of Your Cash.
Buying Trucks, Tools, Equipment, and Inventory.
Dealing with Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Code Officers.
Bidding: Methods that Really Work.
Running Smooth and Profitable Jobs.
Keeping Your Customers Happy.
Creating and Promoting an Attractive Business Image.
Hiring Employees.
Planning for Your Future.
Appendix: Federal Tax Forms.
Glossary.
Index.
About the Author.