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Basic Business Management: A Guide for Small-Volume Home Builders

by: Dorn Fowler

Publisher: BuilderBooks.com®

Pages: 305

Format: Soft Cover

Pub. Date: 1998

PLU#: 00065

ISBN#: 0-86718-438-8

About This Book:

This highly popular book answers the 'whys' and 'hows' of developing and implementing systems that enable you to increase productivity. Find out how to set up the policies and procedures you need to become a more effective manager, run a more professional building business, and increase your margins. Covers each aspect of a complete management system:

Management activities and strategic planning marketing and sales legal documents and regulations estimating and scheduling human resources, accounting financing customer service warranties

Learn how to obtain financing, control costs, ensure consistent quality standards, and more effectively manage your employees and trade contractors. You’ll find out how to identify market and industry trends that will yield business opportunities. Whether you are just starting your small-volume building business or you want to refine your current business practices, Basic Business Management will provide you with management guidance you can use to improve your efficiency and profitability.