The perfect showroom not only shows product, but also shows off your professionalism and expertise.
In my July column, I outlined some ideas to get you started conducting market research. By now, if you've spent some time at other competitors' places of business, you've also noticed the many different shapes and sizes of their showrooms. At this point, your visits may be more confusing than illuminating. This column will focus on what I believe is the ideal size and layout for a bath remodeling showroom.
In order for most remodeling businesses to be successful, one of the most important items to have is a business plan. A big portion of that plan has to include projected overhead expenses, including insurance, telephone, electric, office supplies and staff salaries. But one of the biggest expenses will be rent, or property costs if you own the building.