Business Management
Prepare Your Business for Year-End Deadlines
The change in seasons from fall to winter brings us closer to year-end deadlines and required reporting. In addition to reporting deadlines, there are also many issues that compliance professionals must be aware of to protect valuable tax credits.
IBS 2020 Master Workshop: 10 Ways to Shorten the Buying Cycle
In the IBS Master Workshop, “10 Ways to Shorten the Buying Cycle,” industry expert presenters will put on trial many “sacred cow” sales practices and examine 10+ new ideas to counter out-of-date practices.
Learn Financial Management for Home Builders in NAHB Online Course
Home builders can improve productivity and increase profits by applying financial management techniques used in successful businesses. A three-session course beginning next month will explore these concepts.
House Bill Prohibits Pre-Dispute Arbitration in Consumer Contracts
Acting against the strong objections of NAHB, the House today approved the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (H.R. 1423), legislation that would prohibit two parties from including in a contract a pre-dispute arbitration agreement. NAHB strongly supports the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including binding arbitration, in consumer contracts.
3 Online Learning Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss
School is back in session at NAHB Education! We are featuring three business development-focused online learning opportunities next week, including two webinars and an online course beginning on Tuesday.
Learn How to Build Successful Pricing Structures in NAHB Webinar
The NAHB webinar “Pricing for a Profit — Making Your Margins Match Your Risk,” scheduled for Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m. ET, will review all of the factors that can and should influence a successful pricing structure and your ability to make a fair return for the work and risk involved.
Learn How to Use Purchase Orders to Drive Profit in NAHB Webinar
The NAHB webinar, Purchase Orders for Profit scheduled for Aug. 1, 2-3 p.m. EDT, will show participants how to successfully implement and optimize a Purchase Order System to create efficiency, accountability and ultimately, increase profits.
NAHB Master Instructor Webinar Series Kicks Off Next Week
The Master Instructor Webinar Series runs for four consecutive weeks with each session led by one of four dynamic instructors with decades of combined experience in the housing industry. Webinar topics include time-management skills, purchase orders, pricing and profit margins, and client assessment for aging in place.
Using Drones to Drive Up Home Sales
A virtual parade of homes using drones helped an HBA increase interest in new homes locally.
How to Communicate Across Generations in the Digital World
People often wonder how the various generations like to communicate. Knowing each generation’s preferences can make a world of difference in business, especially when it comes to digital communication (or Netiquette).
