Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Hiring Contractors written by Duncan C. Stephens and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-12-01 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop…for when you want more than the official line! No matter what changes and improvements you're planning for your home, from remodeling a kitchen to building a deck, hiring contractors can be a scary experience. From the moment you start looking for a contractor until the day you sit back and enjoy the finished results, how do you stay on top of the process and feel that you are in control? You want to avoid the sensation that people working in your home just might be taking advantage of you. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide™ to Hiring Contractors gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn't—the good deals and the bad ones—with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide,™ is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of highly respected contractors and inspectors. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on how to hire contractors and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal—from avoiding home security rip-offs to finding high-quality materials without paying high prices. Insider Secrets from contractors, supply vendors, and homeowners who've been through it all. Money-Saving Techniques that show you how to create your dream home without breaking your budget. Time-Saving Tips to help you and your contractor get the job done without delays. The Latest Trends in home design, room styles, and outdoor maintenance. Handy Checklists and Charts that help you coordinate your home improvement schedule.

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Hiring the Right Contractor written by Sean King and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide To Hiring The Right Contractor

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Hiring and Firing People written by Alan S. Horowitz and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-01-11 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding and hiring a new employee--or firing one who's not performing well--are often difficult and time-consuming tasks that many business owners and managers simply don't like to do. If you're a manager, you want to know how to hire and (when necessary) fire employees as quickly and effectively as possible. You want the inside scoop.

Download or read book The Homeowners Guide to Hiring Contractors written by Brett P. Kennelly and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Simplified Guide For Hiring Contractors written by Greg Vanden Berge and published by Greg Vanden Berge. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Contractor Secrets Finally Revealed To The Public" For years I've been threatening contractors to write a book like this and I finally did. Some of the contractors I've worked with in the past, don't want the information in this book to ever be revealed. Contractor secrets like these are usually taken to the grave and wouldn't ever be revealed. These secrets can provide property owners with valuable negotiating tools that contractor's desperately don't want you to have. You can't negotiate effectively, if you don't understand your opponent. In this book you'll learn how to negotiate effectively with contractors, compare estimates and find contractors. This book provides you with plenty of tips on how to sort through the professionals to find the real winners. Contractor's Personalities In recent years, human behavior and psychology have played an important role in construction job sales. Contractors like myself are starting to study and learn more about different personalities. Some of this information is priceless and if you're looking for a good contractor, you need to understand how to communicate and interact with them effectively. Hiring the wrong contractor isn't just going to cost you a lot of money or waste your time, it's going to create other problems that you might not be aware of. There's a section in this book that talks about conflicting personalities and how you can avoid dealing with them. If you're an arrogant person, there's a good chance that you're not going to get along with another arrogant person. If you're someone who can't make decisions and you're not interested in someone forcing you to make them, you'll need to avoid hiring an aggressive contractor. Aggressive contractors can force their clients into accepting unnecessary change orders and creating a hostile working environment. In the book you'll find personalities that don't work well with other personalities and this by itself, could be worth 10 times the actual amount you're actually paying for this book.

Download or read book Consumers Guide to Hiring a Contractor written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hiring Independent Contractors written by Stephen Fishman and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2003 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details legal steps needed to secure contracts and document projects with tips on getting an agreement in writing, avoiding disputes, and drumming up new business.

Download or read book Guide to Hiring Independent Contractors written by Caroline Usinger and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Guide to Hiring Independent Contractors written by California Chamber of Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Guide to Hiring Independent Contractors written by Carolyn Usinger and published by . This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Before You Hire a Contractor written by Steve Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide tells the consumer how to : select a contractor or builder, plan a project, understand lien laws, get the most out of warranties, and how to avoid scams and problems.

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Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Opening a Franchise written by Jason R. Rich and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! So you dream of escaping the 9-to-5 rat race, starting your own business, and becoming your own boss, but you don't have a clue where to start. Opening a franchise-based business can lower your start-up costs and reduce the time, hassle, and risk associated with getting a new business operational. A franchise offers training, support, a proven business model, and the closest thing possible to a turnkey solution for achieving success. There are more than 3,000 different franchise opportunities in more than seventy-five industries, including packaging and shipping, tax preparation, maid service, fitness, car care, and more. Featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews with a wide range of franchising experts, this book gives you a first-hand perspective plus valuable tips and strategies for success. It provides the guidance you need to choose the right franchise, select a prime location, market your business, and get it up and running efficiently. You'll learn all about financing, essential business skills, hiring and managing employees, working with suppliers, and even preparing for your grand opening. This guide includes: Vital Information on things to look for when evaluating franchise opportunities--and where to look Insider Secrets from successful franchisors, franchisees, and franchise consultants Money-Saving Techniques such as using a franchise attorney to help you review the UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular) and finalize your Franchise Agreement The Scoop on the latest trends, plus profiles of the top twenty-five franchises in America Handy Worksheets to help you examine your goals and opportunities, evaluate financing options, develop a realistic business plan, and more

Download or read book How to be Your Own Contractor written by Gene Hamilton and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1991-06-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're planning any kind of home improvement, from having a room painted to adding a three-room wing to your house, you need How to Be Your Own Contractor, the complete guide to hiring and overseeing the work of more than fifty different contracting specialists. It covers: finding the right contractor for the job comparing estimates negotiating a contract checking a contractor's licenses and insurance obtaining building permits working on-site with the contractors The Hamiltons discuss: design professionals mechanical systems contractors, like plumbers and electricians interior specialist contractors, such as carpenters, paperhangers, and tile layers exterior specialists, such as roofers, deck builders, and excavators yard contractors, like swimming pool builders maintenance contractors, such as exterminators

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Managing Time written by Dawn E. Reno and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-01-15 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time is of the essence -- and no one seems to have enough of it. But before people can begin to manage time and gain control of their lives, they need to understand why they got out of control in the first place. The Unofficial Guide to Managing Time covers every aspect of life -- not just the nine-to-five grind -- with inside tips on setting priorities and goals, scheduling that works (without wasting additional time!), organizing, delegating, and initiating rather than reacting in personal, business, creative, academic, and family spheres. Readers learn to * Ask for help -- and let go once tasks have been delegated * Make best use of tools that help beat the clock, from calendars to computers to the telephone and more * Maintain good time management habits by using relaxation and exercise * Adapt timely skills for individual lifestyles -- parents (new, used, and single), fast-track career people, students, and creative souls.