I am working with a vendor and am having some trouble understanding their estimate. I've only ever done work for homeowners and never messed with vendors, but I figured I'd give it a try. Over the phone, the guy told me he wants me to demo and install kitchen cabinets, remove old vinyl flooring...

So today I got a call to do a walk through with a client and give a bid but they said in the voicemail he left me that he had got my info from his insurance Adjuster or his insurance adjuster had recommended me but I have never worked for any insurance companies nor do I know any insurance...

Guy lives in a nice neighborhood in a house that Zillows for about $1.4M. Was referred to the wife by a decorator I know. They wanted a master bath remodel that included new windows, a steam shower, and a heated floor. I estimated the job cost-plus and got to a price of roughly $62K (excluding...

What would be most helpful for your business? If you had to choose the thing that would be most helpful for your business, what would it be: A new vehicle? -or- Equivalent price in new supplies?

Was wondering how many other small companies are having trouble bidding jobs with the way material prices are jumping so erratically. The steel roofing panels I generally use have climbed 5 different times this yearfor a total of over a 70% increase. Some of my customers waited a couple of...