Cost of Doing Business Study, 2012 Edition
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Cost of Doing Business Study, 2012 Edition

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Cost of Doing Business Study, 2012 Edition

About this book

Do your profits measure up? Although the housing collapse hit all builders hard, some are managing to earn a profit in spite of the odds. By building home equity, they have positioned their companies to prosper when more buyers return to the market. Which companies were able to eke out a profit in 2010 and why? The Cost of Doing Business Study, 2012 Edition, offers clues. Whether you are a small-volume, production, or custom builder, you can compare your performance with industry peers using the intelligence NAHB's economics and business management experts provide in this book. This analysis of financial statements from hundreds of builders nationwide shows you which ones are selling the most homes and earning the most profit. It also shows how builders are strategically cutting costs to make their numbers work now. Compare your gross margin, net profit, cost of sales, operating expenses, and financial ratios with other builders like you. Then read the suggestions from industry pros for making your numbers work, too. This book is an essential tool for home builders who want to plan for profit. The book also includes 35 proven cost-cutting tips to reduce direct construction costs.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. List of Figures
  6. List of Tables
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1: All Survey Respondents
  11. Chapter 2: Builders with Land Costs
  12. Chapter 3: Builders without Land Costs
  13. Chapter 4: Combination Builders
  14. Chapter 5: Small-Volume Builders
  15. Chapter 6: Production Builders
  16. Chapter 7: Builder Financial Performance by Region and Business Model
  17. Chapter 8: Operations
  18. Chapter 9: Historical Data and Trends
  19. Chapter 10: Maximize Profits and Excel in Operational Performance
  20. Chapter 11: Do-It-Yourself Business Solutions: Managing Your Own Financial Records
  21. Chapter 12: Simplify Business Management and Increase Profits Using 7 Key Numbers
  22. Appendix I: Market Base Available Construction Cost Budget
  23. Appendix II: 35 Tips to Reduce Direct Construction Costs
  24. Appendix III: Items to Negotiate with Trades and Suppliers
  25. Appendix IV: The Cost of Doing Business Survey Instrument
  26. Appendix V: Detailed Tables
  27. Glossary
  28. Resources