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From Russia with love Part 2: Launching a business in Toronto
by Robert Koci“Andrei, you are really helping me. I am going to start paying you.”
HomeStars releases Reno Report 2019
by canadiancontractor“77 per cent of homeowners reported they had cash on hand to carry out their anticipated home improvements”
From Russia with love Part 1: Canada 101
by Robert Koci“For three days I didn’t have anything to eat. I had no money and no food. I needed to make some money so I worked construction”
FirstOnSite Restoration completes agreement to acquire JPL Disaster Recovery
by Robert Koci“FirstOnSite is the largest full-service commercial and residential restoration provider in the province of Quebec and the National Capital Region”
Need a business plan? Register for Canadian Contractor’s Builders Show Business Plan seminar
by Robert Koci“This seminar will lay the groundwork for a comprehensive five-year business plan that will rocket your business into the next level of growth”
Myths of Contracting: Not drawing a salary and living off the profits is the responsible thing to do
by Robert Koci“The blunt truth is if you don’t bring pricing discipline to your company, you are asking your family to provide the buffer”
National Strategy for Women in Trades Developed by 2020
by canadiancontractor“The creation of a National Strategy to help attract more women to the trades will be critical to meeting labour market and economic needs”
Deposits. How much should you ask for?
by Robert Koci“The majority of fixed-price contractors, when dealing with a project over $40,000, require a 10 per cent down payment.”
VIDEO: Home Hardware presents home design to provide passive temperature control and home comfort
by Robert KociHome Hardware presents home comfort design ideas for your next custom home
Maxwell VIDEO: Avoid the #1 deck disaster by anchoring it the right way
by By Steve MaxwellOur editor Steve Maxwell posts a video for consumers on the worst mistake in deck installation. You should watch it, too.
Trudeau promotes the trades
by Robert KociMandy Rennehan (pictured), Jamie McMillan and Matt Wayland are the Ministerial Advisory committee struck by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to explore new ways to promote the trades
The Company Scale survey: How much revenue can each of your employees generate?
by canadiancontractor“Can my site super really handle $1 million in production per year?”
Ontario’s WSIB rate changes to come Jan. 2020
by canadiancontractor“According to a recent message from the WSIB, the change will make rates, “Easier to understand how your business and other businesses are classified”
VIDEO: Dan Rolfe and Maric Homes renovate the ‘Peg
by Robert KociFor 40 years Maric built the best custom homes in Winnipeg. President Dan Rolfe says it’s time to renovate.
US consumer’s remodeling complaints rank #2 behind auto industry complaints
by canadiancontractor“Home improvement also topped the list of worst complaints”
When $600,000 is no longer enough
by Robert Koci“I have always preferred action to talk. And I am not bragging. It IS a terrible failing.
Financial diagnostic: 10 Questions you MUST ask to stay financially healthy
by canadiancontractor“If you don’t know what “normal” looks like you won’t see “abnormal” coming”
Steve Maxwell’s The Bailey Line Road Chronicles: The Wake Up Call
by canadiancontractor“Homesteading isn’t going to let you succeed if you’re swayed by feelings.”