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Contractor Or Consultant

Frank Blau
May 17, 2000
Think of what it would be like if the more you charged, the more people would respect you as an expert in your field.
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Incentive Compensation

Jim Olsztynski
May 17, 2000
Plenty of honorable service firms pay technicians on a commission basis, but the downsides outweigh the pluses.
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PHC Contractors By The Numbers

Jim Olsztynski
May 15, 2000
Census of Construction data sheds light on some interesting issues.
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Who Should You Call If...

Matthew Titcombe
May 10, 2000
How to pick out a good computer technician.
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Removing A Customer's Biggest Fear

Tom Blau
May 9, 2000
It's true. People do get ripped off by contractors. Here's how to present your integrity and put customers at ease.
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Ellen Rohr
May 9, 2000
Avoid the game show mentality - make your own millions.
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Minimize Risk, Maximize Profits - Part One

Maurice Maio
May 8, 2000
Risk management is the key to increasing profits and reducing costs.
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Heat Pump Helper

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 8, 2000
Homeowners with air-source heat pumps don't know what they're missing.
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Fantastic Or Just Fantasy?

Paul Ridilla
May 8, 2000
You can't rely on memory alone in the competitive, litigious construction industry.
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Press On, Garth

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 8, 2000
An article on copper press fitting systems inspires a flood of questions.
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