Start Your Own Construction and Contracting Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success

By Gregg Kuehn

Book Overview

If you're good with your hands and have a great business sense, now is the time to start your own construction or contracting firm. Independent contractors can earn upwards of six figures a year doing remodels, new construction, home additions and more. Author Gregg Kuehn has 30 years of experience in the industry--and now he reveals his secrets to starting and running a profitable business. Learn how to: - Attract clients through multiple channels: marketing, advertising and word-of-mouth recommendations - Set a budget and write an accurate estimate for any type of job - Price your products and services to be competitive while maximizing profits - Hire and train great employees--and handle any employee problems - Deal with problem clients, earn their trust and address their complaints Detailed examples and stories from real-life contractors show you what to do--and what not to do--on your path to success. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes and get started today with your own thriving construction business.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599181231
• ISBN13: 9781599181233
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Media Inc/Entrepreneur Press
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.0"