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10 Tips From Your Colleagues
By: Erin Dorr - December 2007 - How To Articles
Draw upon the advice of experience electrical contractors.


2009 International Builders’ Show hits Las Vegas
By: Sam Barrett - December 2008 - News
Home builders from across the nation gather at the 2009 International Builders’ Show to learn more about home building trends and technology, like green building.


3D Sketches Made Easy
By: Julia Bailey - January 2006 - Tools and Technology
3D sketching software makes do-it-yourself CAD concepts easier than ever.


5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Estimating Software
By: Julia Bailey - October 2005 - Tools and Technology
Contractor Estimating Software Tips from LOWE'S for Pros. Selecting the right bidding and estimating software or electrical estimating software helps make sure you bid the job right.


5 Ways to Boost Your Customer Retention
By: Dennis McCafferty - April 2008 - Finance and Legal Advice
Want to guarantee immediate return on investment? Try increasing your customer retention rate with repeat business that keeps coming back to you. Reduce marketing and promotional costs by landing jobs that eliminate these expenses.


A Sustainable Investment (Part 2): "Green" Light Your Earth-Friendly Projects
By: Dennis McCafferty - June 2009 - Green Building
Your customers want to go ‘green’ with building projects that help the environment and save costs. But upfront expenses can be significant. Here's how to justify the investment.


A Sustainable Investment: Part 1
By: Dennis McCafferty - May 2009 - Green Building
Going ‘green’ is admirable, but comes with a pricetag. How to evaluate costs of environmentally sound practices and services so your efforts don’t sink your bottom line.


A Well-Wired Kitchen
By: Cheryl A. Sweet - March 2008 - How To Articles
Before redesigning a kitchen, know your customer’s lighting and electrical needs and wants, and any codes that should be followed.


Adapting Your Prices to the Recession
By: Dennis McCafferty - March 2009 - Finance and Legal Advice
The current recession has forced business owners to re-evaluate their pricing structure with respect to job estimates and supply expenses. Guidance from experts can provide a blueprint as to how to improve margins.


Address Older Home Wiring
By: J.D. Piland - December 2006 - Finance and Legal Advice
Electrical contractors, at some point, will be asked to rewire an older home. But before doing so, enlist an electrical inspector and familiarize yourself with the local electrical codes under which the home was built.


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