"The Nailbag" is a monthly publication of Contractor Resource Inc., a company founded by contractors to help professionals in the construction industries build and grow their businesses.
To view an HTML version of this newsletter please visit us at
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~ WHAT'S NEW AT CONTRACTORRESOURCE.COM
~ DATABASE SCORECARD
~ FEATURED ARTICLES
- Mold and other Airborne Contaminates !!! by Michael Stone
- Why Start a Business Development Program in Your Company? by Scott Humerickhouse and Ken Roper
- Deadly Sins Contractors Commit Against Their Business - Part III by Henry Goudreau
- Water Damage Restoration Specialists Advocate Drying Thoroughly to Prevent Mold Growth by Orion Marketing Group
~ MICK'S TECH TIP
- Web Promotion - Is Anybody Out There??
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INCREASE VISIBILITY BY MORE THAN 500%. Our directory now allows individual companies to list in up to 5 separate categories/trades. With an "Enhanced Listing", your company can appear in the top listings in each of these categories whenever someone searches our directory for your type of company. For more information on how an "Enhanced Listing" in ContractorResource.com's directory of contractors and building industry professionals can get your company noticed visit us online at the address below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/enhanced
If you would like to let us know what you think about Contractor Resource and "The Nailbag" send an email message to -> comments@contractorresource.com
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Contractor Resource has created the most extensive database of building industry professionals on the internet. As of 03/15/02 our database was home to ...
-- contractors: 1,087,399
-- suppliers: 234,974
-- manufacturers: 4,748
Visit our Web site and make sure that your company is listed.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/search
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VISIT ONLINE => http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/kichler
KICHLER LIGHTING - The innovative leader in decorative lighting, lamps, and home accessories. Online shopping available
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Mold and other Airborne Contaminates !!!
by Michael Stone
Let's take a look at the mold issue that has the media and the legal community in a feeding frenzy. Unfortunately, if you are in a construction related business, it can involve you.
Mold is a fungus that moves via air currents. Generally, mold requires just three things to grow; an organic base, moisture and air above freezing temperatures. Mold will grow in total darkness it does not require light. We can find it growing in the basement behind furred and paneled walls, or under floor covering beside a bathtub. To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/mstone3
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Why Start a Business Development Program in Your Company?
by Scott Humerickhouse and Ken Roper
Here is a scenario we see all too often. Owners are usually great at the "get work" side of their businesses. Eventually, however, an owner decides that he needs to increase his "get work" capacity, so he shops for a business development person.
Now, what type of job description has the owner developed for this employee? What skills are required for this person to be qualified and successful with the firm? What are the owner's performance expectations and time frame? To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/whystart
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Deadly Sins Contractors Commit Against Their Business - Part III
by Henry Goudreau
Which is it, the economy or your business that is crushing the life out of you? With everything in a state of uncertainty, many contractors, just like you, are wondering what is wrong with their business. In many cases, the answer lies in your ability to come to terms with "how" you run your business, not what is happening to your business. To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/sinspt3
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Water Damage Restoration Specialists Advocate Drying Thoroughly to Prevent Mold Growth
by Orion Marketing Group
Mold is becoming a hot topic across the nation because of its prevalence in the home and workplace, in addition to its potentially harmful health risks. Nationally recognized water damage restoration specialists are educating professionals and homeowners of mold prevention and treatment. To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/nomold
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DON'T CHASE WORK -- HAVE IT COME TO YOU !!!
National Contractors - Construction Job Leads Delivered to Your Inbox Every Month !!!
VISIT ONLINE => http://www.ContractorResource.com/partners/natcon
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Web Promotion - Is Anybody Out There??
A wise man once said ... "If you have a Web site and nobody knows that it is there, it is just an opportunity lost". The fact of the matter is that a company web site is not just going to magically produce thousands of new clients or leads unless you do something actively to promote it. There are literally hundreds of different methods that you can use to promote your company web site and, while I don't have the time to get into all of them here, I will touch on a few of the most effective methods.
Marketing methods for your company web site can be grouped into two different categories, online and offline marketing. Some examples with brief descriptions of each type is as follows: To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/webpromo
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Moving to Commercial Construction - $42.00
Commercial construction work is usually larger than residential, the payoff is better and you don't have to deal with homeowners. But commercial jobs have risks of their own, and if you are not careful you can lose your shirt. If you've been thinking of taking on more commercial jobs, you should have the information in this new book. It offers the general contractor, subcontractor, and designer some step-by-step methods to making the move to from residential to commercial construction a successful one. Covers finding commercial work, compiling and estimate and presenting a bid, getting through the submittal and shop drawing process, working with owners, architects and subs, and controlling your costs and insuring profit.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/store
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Computer Estimating for Home Builders - $27.50
This book shows you all the steps necessary to computerize your construction business, including selecting an estimating system, take-off and analytical tools, preparing reports, and more. Shows how to decide on the estimating system you need by the requirements you have and the money available, how to plan ahead, advanced tools, preparing reports, linking computer estimating with other software, and case studies of home builders using computer estimating.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/store2
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If you know somebody who would be interested in Contractor Resource or "The Nailbag" visit us online to send them a referral at
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/referafriend.cgi
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If you are interested in advertising in "The Nailbag" or are interested in learning more about the promotional products and services offered by Contractor Resource Inc., send us an email message at sales@contractorresource.com or call Don Linville at (415) 519-6211.
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Contractor Resource Inc. wants to know what you think of "The Nailbag". If you have any comments or suggestions about what you like, don't like, or what you would like to see in future additions please let us know by sending us an email at the address below.
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"The Nailbag" is a monthly publication of Contractor Resource Inc., a company founded by contractors to help professionals in the construction industries build and grow their businesses.
To view an HTML version of this newsletter please visit us at
-> http://www.contractorresource.com/email_newsletters/mar_nailbag/mar_newsletter.html
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~ WHAT'S NEW AT CONTRACTORRESOURCE.COM
~ DATABASE SCORECARD
~ FEATURED ARTICLES
* Mold and other Airborne Contaminates !!! by Michael Stone
* Why Start a Business Development Program in Your Company? by Scott Humerickhouse and Ken Roper
* Deadly Sins Contractors Commit Against Their Business - Part III by Henry Goudreau
* Water Damage Restoration Specialists Advocate Drying Thoroughly to Prevent Mold Growth by Orion Marketing Group
~ MICK'S TECH TIP
* Web Promotion - Is Anybody Out There??
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+=+=+=+=+=+ WHAT'S NEW AT CONTRACTORRESOURCE.COM +=+=+=+=+=
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INCREASE VISIBILITY BY MORE THAN 500%. Our directory now allows individual companies to list in up to 5 separate categories/trades. With an "Enhanced Listing", your company can appear in the top listings in each of these categories whenever someone searches our directory for your type of company. For more information on how an "Enhanced Listing" in ContractorResource.com's directory of contractors and building industry professionals can get your company noticed visit us online at the address below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/enhanced
If you would like to let us know what you think about Contractor Resource and "The Nailbag" send an email message to -> comments@contractorresource.com
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+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= DATABASE SCORECARD +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
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Contractor Resource has created the most extensive database of building industry professionals on the internet. As of 03/15/02 our database was home to ...
-- contractors: 1,087,399
-- suppliers: 234,974
-- manufacturers: 4,748
Visit our Web site and make sure that your company is listed.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/search
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+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ KICHLER LIGHTING =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
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VISIT ONLINE => http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/kichler
KICHLER LIGHTING - The innovative leader in decorative lighting, lamps, and home accessories. Online shopping available
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+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= FEATURED ARTICLES +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
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Mold and other Airborne Contaminates !!!
by Michael Stone
Let's take a look at the mold issue that has the media and the legal community in a feeding frenzy. Unfortunately, if you are in a construction related business, it can involve you.
Mold is a fungus that moves via air currents. Generally, mold requires just three things to grow; an organic base, moisture and air above freezing temperatures. Mold will grow in total darkness it does not require light. We can find it growing in the basement behind furred and paneled walls, or under floor covering beside a bathtub. To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/mstone3
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Why Start a Business Development Program in Your Company?
by Scott Humerickhouse and Ken Roper
Here is a scenario we see all too often. Owners are usually great at the "get work" side of their businesses. Eventually, however, an owner decides that he needs to increase his "get work" capacity, so he shops for a business development person.
Now, what type of job description has the owner developed for this employee? What skills are required for this person to be qualified and successful with the firm? What are the owner's performance expectations and time frame? To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/whystart
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Deadly Sins Contractors Commit Against Their Business - Part III
by Henry Goudreau
Which is it, the economy or your business that is crushing the life out of you? With everything in a state of uncertainty, many contractors, just like you, are wondering what is wrong with their business. In many cases, the answer lies in your ability to come to terms with "how" you run your business, not what is happening to your business. To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/sinspt3
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Water Damage Restoration Specialists Advocate Drying Thoroughly to Prevent Mold Growth
by Orion Marketing Group
Mold is becoming a hot topic across the nation because of its prevalence in the home and workplace, in addition to its potentially harmful health risks. Nationally recognized water damage restoration specialists are educating professionals and homeowners of mold prevention and treatment. To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/nomold
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+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ NATIONAL CONTRACTORS =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
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DON'T CHASE WORK -- HAVE IT COME TO YOU !!!
National Contractors - Construction Job Leads Delivered to Your Inbox Every Month !!!
VISIT ONLINE => http://www.ContractorResource.com/partners/natcon
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+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ MICK'S TECH TIP +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
========================================================================
Web Promotion - Is Anybody Out There??
A wise man once said ... "If you have a Web site and nobody knows that it is there, it is just an opportunity lost". The fact of the matter is that a company web site is not just going to magically produce thousands of new clients or leads unless you do something actively to promote it. There are literally hundreds of different methods that you can use to promote your company web site and, while I don't have the time to get into all of them here, I will touch on a few of the most effective methods.
Marketing methods for your company web site can be grouped into two different categories, online and offline marketing. Some examples with brief descriptions of each type is as follows: To read the rest of this article visit the link below.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/webpromo
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+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ BOOK OF THE MONTH +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
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Moving to Commercial Construction - $42.00
Commercial construction work is usually larger than residential, the payoff is better and you don't have to deal with homeowners. But commercial jobs have risks of their own, and if you are not careful you can lose your shirt. If you've been thinking of taking on more commercial jobs, you should have the information in this new book. It offers the general contractor, subcontractor, and designer some step-by-step methods to making the move to from residential to commercial construction a successful one. Covers finding commercial work, compiling and estimate and presenting a bid, getting through the submittal and shop drawing process, working with owners, architects and subs, and controlling your costs and insuring profit.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/store
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+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ CD/SOFTWARE OF THE MONTH +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=
========================================================================
Computer Estimating for Home Builders - $27.50
This book shows you all the steps necessary to computerize your construction business, including selecting an estimating system, take-off and analytical tools, preparing reports, and more. Shows how to decide on the estimating system you need by the requirements you have and the money available, how to plan ahead, advanced tools, preparing reports, linking computer estimating with other software, and case studies of home builders using computer estimating.
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/partners/store2
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If you know somebody who would be interested in Contractor Resource or "The Nailbag" visit us online to send them a referral at
=> http://www.contractorresource.com/referafriend.cgi
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+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= ADVERTISERS +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
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If you are interested in advertising in "The Nailbag" or are interested in learning more about the promotional products and services offered by Contractor Resource Inc., send us an email message at sales@contractorresource.com or call Don Linville at (415) 519-6211.
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Contractor Resource Inc. wants to know what you think of "The Nailbag". If you have any comments or suggestions about what you like, don't like, or what you would like to see in future additions please let us know by sending us an email at the address below.
=> comments@contractorresource.com
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