Be a Successful Building Contractor (Paperback, 3)

Introduction

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Construction Industry

Chapter 2: Getting Your Feet Wet

Chapter 3: What Do You Want to Accomplish in Your Building Career?

Chapter 4: Taking the Plunge

Chapter 5: Getting Organized and Ready to Work

Chapter 6: 15 Mistakes Builders Make That You Can Avoid

Chapter 7: The Pros and Cons of Building Model Homes

Chapter 8: Courting Bankers

Chapter 9: Selling Without Having a House to Show

Chapter 10: Opening Your Own Office

Chapter 11: Finding the Best Building Lots

Chapter 12: Controlling Desirable Lots in Subdivisions Without Buying Them

Chapter 13: Developing Your Own Building Lots

Chapter 14: Building on Speculation

Chapter 15: Selling With Real Estate Brokers

Chapter 16: Managing Your Time and Your Money

Chapter 17: Adding a Computer to Your Toolbox

Chapter 18: Keeping Track of Your Cash

Chapter 19: Trucks, Tools, Equipment, and Inventory

Chapter 20: Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Building Officials

Chapter 21: Bidding Methods That Really Work

Chapter 22: Jobsite Safety Makes Good Sense and Cents

Chapter 23: Keeping Your Customers Happy

Chapter 24: Creating and Promoting an Attractive Business Image

Chapter 25: Hiring Employees

Chapter 26: Planning Your Future

INDEX