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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Price It Properly or Send in The Clowns

Know your true cost of operation and of any service you provide. Quote your prices profitably and with confidence.

July 8, 2019

Richard DiToma

Have you ever wondered if you were charging the right amount for your services? Of course, you have. It’s only natural. Unfortunately, many contractors set their prices based on the amount charged by their competitors.

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The Minimum Cost to You

There is a difference between the hours for which you pay and the hours you have available to sell so you can recover your true cost.

June 4, 2019

Richard DiToma

Charging $85/tech hour does not make sense (or dollars and cents). But not knowing your true cost of operation and the proportionate hourly cost is insane. Identifying and calculating your true cost per tech hour varies dependent upon tech abilities and geographic locations.

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Free Lunch Isn’t Free

Make sure you include all your legitimate costs in your package price.

May 7, 2019

Richard DiToma

If you want to increase sales by offering some additional item or service with the purchase of another item or service, make sure you include all your legitimate costs in your package price.

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The Foundation of Your Business Success

You can only compensate your employees well and make a profit if you know your true operational costs.

April 3, 2019

Richard DiToma

You can only compensate your employees well and make a profit if you know your true operational costs.

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Business Success Requires Wise Decisions

Whether new construction or service, know your true cost of doing business.

March 4, 2019

Richard DiToma

Life is a journey. And like all journeys, reaching your destination requires directions and choices such as the route to take, whether to turn left or right at intersections or just go straight.

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Success Requires Trust

To build loyalty with your customers and technicians, conduct your business with integrity and honesty.

February 4, 2019

Richard DiToma

Consumer trust in your business leads to success. Trust is a very important business-building asset to have.

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New Year’s Resolution: Price Your Services Right

Incorrect calculations will lead you to arrive at selling prices that are not properly profitable.

January 5, 2019

Richard DiToma

The old saying is that, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, when one contractor calls the other a high-priced crook or a low-ball fool of questionable quality, neither looks good in the eyes of the intelligent consumer. And if their prices are too high or low, they are hurting themselves.

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Your Employees Are Your Partners

Implement a performance review process to evaluate your team and compensate accordingly.

December 5, 2018

Richard DiToma

One of those realities is your employees are actually your partners since they must conduct their duties in the best interest of your business for it to succeed.

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Calculate Overhead in Dollars and Cents

A set percentage most likely will not cover your true cost of overhead expenses.

November 6, 2018

Richard DiToma

Except for pure luck, using set percentages does not reflect actual cost. Percentages should not be used as a formula to arrive at your overhead cost.