Survive and Thrive in Building
eBook - ePub

Survive and Thrive in Building

Fundamentals of Business Management

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Survive and Thrive in Building

Fundamentals of Business Management

About this book

Business owners often learn how to run a successful company the hard way—through trial and error. You don't have to rely on this haphazard approach to entrepreneurship. As a home builder, you can have the wisdom and experience of NAHB members who have weathered the ups and downs of the housing cycle behind you and avoid reinventing the wheel. 
Survive and Thrive in Building: Fundamentals of Business Management covers basic but essential knowledge for running a successful company, whether you're a veteran builder or new to residential construction. You'll learn how to find a sustainable market niche, get financing for your projects, market your homes, achieve an optimal balance between sales volume and profit margin, understand financial reports, organize and insure your company to minimize risk, and find and keep the best employees and trade contractors.
This comprehensive resource will help you to become informed about the details of marketing, estimating, contracts, purchasing, and accounting, which are as important to the potential success of your business as knowing your construction guidelines. You will also understand the knowledge, skills, and strategies you can apply to foster lasting success in the home building industry. 
Survive and Thrive in Building includes a list of resources, illustrations, and a glossary.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. Thriving as a Small-Volume Builder
  8. 2. Determining Your Company Type
  9. 3. Earning a Profit
  10. 4. Managing Risk
  11. 5. Understanding Contracts and Other Legal Documents
  12. 6. Developing a Strategy and Business Plan
  13. 7. Marketing
  14. 8. New Home Sales Management
  15. 9. Estimating
  16. 10. Purchasing
  17. 11. Scheduling
  18. 12. Accounting
  19. 13. Financial Management, Planning, and Analysis
  20. 14. Financing
  21. 15. Managing Your Work Force
  22. 16. Working with a Construction Superintendent and Trades
  23. 17. Customer Service
  24. 18. Quality Management
  25. 19. Diversification
  26. Appendix A. Loan Application Checklist
  27. Appendix B. Sample Job Descriptions
  28. Appendix C. Sample Superintendent Job Description
  29. Glossary
  30. Resources