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10 Tips From Your Colleagues
By: Erin Dorr - December 2007 - How To Articles
Draw upon the advice of experience electrical contractors.


3D Sketches Made Easy
By: Julia Bailey - January 2006 - Tools and Technology
3D sketching software makes do-it-yourself CAD concepts easier than ever.


5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Estimating Software
By: Julia Bailey - October 2005 - Tools and Technology
Contractor Estimating Software Tips from LOWE'S for Pros. Selecting the right bidding and estimating software or electrical estimating software helps make sure you bid the job right.


5 Ways to Boost Your Customer Retention
By: Dennis McCafferty - April 2008 - Finance and Legal Advice
Want to guarantee immediate return on investment? Try increasing your customer retention rate with repeat business that keeps coming back to you. Reduce marketing and promotional costs by landing jobs that eliminate these expenses.


A Well-Wired Kitchen
By: Cheryl A. Sweet - March 2008 - How To Articles
Before redesigning a kitchen, know your customer’s lighting and electrical needs and wants, and any codes that should be followed.


Address Older Home Wiring
By: J.D. Piland - December 2006 - Finance and Legal Advice
Electrical contractors, at some point, will be asked to rewire an older home. But before doing so, enlist an electrical inspector and familiarize yourself with the local electrical codes under which the home was built.


Always Replace Water-damaged Electrical Components
By: Jeff Griffin - October 2006 - News
When flooding submerges electrical wiring and equipment, they must be replaced—they cannot be safely reconnected to power. Make sure your customers know that.


Analyze Your Competition: 5 Tips for Success
By: By Marcia Jedd - January 2008 - How To Articles
Staying ahead of the competition is essential today. Peer networking through trade and business groups and business analysis skills help electricians get there.


Are Business Seminars Worth It?
By: Ken Textor - December 2005 - How To Articles
Most business coaches and seminars can improve your bottom line just as surely as new tools, techniques and employees. Here's how to pick and choose.


Are Internet Job Boards Right for You?
By: Julia Bailey - June 2006 - HR and Workforce Advice
There currently are 40,000 job boards on the Internet, with more to come. Here is advice about how to put them to work for you in your searches for qualified construction and building trade candidates.


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