Contractor Profit Advantage
To Be a Tech or a Contractor, that is the Question
If you are a tech considering becoming a contractor, take into consideration the responsibilities you will need to address.
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Richard DiToma
Richard P. DiToma has been involved in the PHC industry since 1970 starting as an apprentice, then, becoming a journeyman and master. He spent 41 years as an award-winning contractor. As a contracting business coach/consultant he has authored books on contracting business management as well as customized price guides for contractors. He created and facilitates seminars on business management for groups and individual businesses. His Contractor Advantage programs show contractors how to do the right thing. For information or to contact DiToma: call 845-639-5050; email [email protected]; mail to R & G Profit-Ability, Inc. P.O. Box 282, West Nyack. N.Y. 10994.
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Contractor Profit Advantage
Are Your Prices Fair?
When searching for fairness, you must consider all tangible and intangible costs.
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Reflections from a Contractor
A tech-turned-owner shares his frustration with pricing to cover the true cost of his business.
Contractor Profit Advantage
Should You Charge a Minimum Service Call?
A service tech performing residential services or commercial services costs your business money, which must be recovered from your clientele.
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The Saga of Tom, Dick and Harry
Properly maintained incentive programs could be the carrot needed to boost revenue, morale and the ability to retain good help.
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Time is Your Product
It is crucial to know how much one tech hour costs in your company to accurately determine your cost to perform a task.
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Contractor Profit Advantage
Should You Charge a Minimum Service Call Charge?
By not requiring a minimum service call charge, you shortchange your business, yourself, your family and your employees.
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Contractor Profit Advantage
The Seven Basic Hurdles of Business
Regardless of an entrepreneurial spirit, PHC contractors must tackle these obstacles to find success.
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Think Like a Consumer, Act Like a Businessperson
Look for an edge to put your company above the mediocrity delivered by other PHC contractors in your area who are just people in business.
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Contractor Profit Advantage
Calculating a Profitable Selling Price
To measure your true costs, determine your operational and proportionate costs as they pertain to each task.
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