101 Contractor Tips compiles practical and effective advice with real-life examples on how to begin and succeed in your career, that will prove valuable to experienced contractors, newbies and wannabes alike. Tips are set out in ten major categories: - Starting Out - Networking - Finding a Role - Getting Hired - Before You Start - On The Job - Finishing Up - Finance Matters - Administration - Lifestyle Whatever your level of experience, you're sure to find something beneficial between these covers. There are thousands of people who are enjoying the huge benefits of being a self-employed contractor. Why not join them?

This book will have several practical applications as a guide for; defense contract company's, college level graduates, civilians and both military personnel either exciting the service or still in a reserve or guard component and desiring to transitioning into the defense contract industry. The first application being a comprehensive detailed explanation of the processing one must go through as part of the employment and or deployment processing. The second understanding that as you decide to take this journey what to expect, there are helpful tips, information and some do's and don'ts within the industry that include travel, training and career success. The emphasis for this book is on the DoD-CENTCOM AOR, being this is by far and away the most in demand AOR for defense contract work. This book will have applications for other command areas as well.

A practical approach full of real life experiences, sprinkled with humor, and recommended to any construction manager seeking to improve their knowledge. A welcome approach that deviates from the theoretical books on construction management Carl Lyons, MS Engr, PE. Lead for Engineering & Construction FAA ASR-11 Radar Program His book investigates the critical elements of construction management in a clear and concise manner. The book in its entirety honors the three basic components of good writing: clarity, logical continuity and thoroughness Construction Management 101 offers a treatise which is full of gems that will help clarify the issues of construction management even for novice designers, planners and constructors working in a variety of industrial settings. The author shares these gems with his audience in an unselfish, unassuming and in an easy-reading style Turgay Ertekin Professor of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Penn State University Very Intuitive, right on the money, a must for any construction professional regardless of experience Charles M. Myers, Master Millwright

A Guide for business owners, attorneys, contract managers and contract administrators, including: (a) detailed explanations of the contractual protections contained in standard Non-Disclosure Agreements; (b) a form Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (in print and on disc) including alternative provisions, so you can tailor the NDA to fit your transaction and circumstances; (c) Issues Checklists (with embedded contract language) making it unlikely you will ever overlook an important protection; and (d) drafting exercises (with answer keys), so you can practice the skills learned, reassuring yourself you have all of the information and understanding needed to review and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements

Sales and Advertising are essential in operating a business, obtaining a job, and making money. Too many contractors and others are very good at their jobs, they may even be considered to be 'experts' at what they do, but if they cannot promote their services to others, it does not put money in their pockets.The author in his youth was very good at his trade, but when he went into business for himself he realized that if no one knew about him, he was not going to succeed. The author therefore took college level classes in business management, sales techniques, advertising and marketing, and not only ran a successful small business, but hired many and ran a multi-million dollar company that employed over a hundred. He has during his career started several businesses, and his knowledge of how to close a sale has helped not only him make a decent living, but also helped those that he mentored, leading to him having several professional contracting publications place on the market by publishers like Prentice Hall, Family Handyman, and Craftsman Books.This booklet is designed for the novice, the semi-pro, and the professional contractor or person that needs tips on how to advertise and sell his services, and then Close the Sale at a profit. Give it a try, easy reading, good information.

The Original Step-by-Step Guide for reviewing and negotiating Services Agreements (including intellectual property licensing). This book contains everything you need including:(a) detailed explanations of the contractual protections contained in standard Services Agreements; (b) form Services Agreements (in print and on disc) including alternative provisions, so you can tailor the Services Agreement to fit your transaction and circumstances; (c) Issues Checklists (with embedded contract language) making it unlikely you will ever overlook an important protection; and (d) drafting exercises (with answer keys), so you can practice the skills learned, reassuring yourself you have all of the information and understanding needed to review and negotiate Services Agreements.

"101 Tips on Writing and Selling Your First Novel takes you from the baby steps of getting organized to full-blown marketing with well-written, well-organized, information-packed pages that have even the 'greenest' of writers submitting a professional and polished manuscript for publication. Ms. Taylor's readers will be empowered with confidence, having the knowledge that all their bases are covered when submitting their first, and subsequent, novels for publication." -Ingrid Taylor, Small Press Review "As a novice writer, you must have a good grasp of the basics, and now it's here! Not only will 101 TIPS show you how to write, but once your book is ready, how to sell. Allow yourself to be one of the very small percentage of writers who approach agents, editors, and publishers, in a professional manner, with your work ready to be seen!" -Babs Lakey, Publisher, Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine, www.fmam.biz "For years I have been struggling with a novel in progress. Prudy Taylor Board's worksheet pages, calendars, making the characters alive and functioning, have all helped me see my novel as a living, moving, productive vehicle. Every writer should have this book and every workshop facilitator should use it as a textbook. It is the most complete "trip ticket" for writers I have come across in 40 years of writing." -Virginia B. Elliott, Naples, Florida

Save 30% on home construction! Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project. Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and subcontractors. Gain understanding of building codes and inspections so you can manage with authority, confidence, and efficiency. This extensive guide walks you through each phase of construction including preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping. Completely revised and updated, this edition includes a new section on sustainable building as well as the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. You'll find schedules, order forms, control logs, contracts and checklists to help keep your project on track.

Discover the critical elements you need for a successful negotiation and 101 tactics to use in any high stakes business deal, when asking your boss for a raise, or even when asking your significant other to take out the garbage. In this book, you'll discover your negotiating behavioral style through self-assessment questionnaires, gain the tools needed to deal with negotiation sharks (or bullies), learn tips for recognizing and interpreting your negotiating counterpart's body language to create beneficial outcomes, and see examples on how to counter unethical and unprofessional tactics effectively—and much more. Using their 30 years of experience as business professionals, lead negotiators, consumers, and parents, Peter Stark and Jane Flaherty provide you with the tools you need to become a successful negotiator who builds win-win relationships.

This incisive, practical guide provides a thorough breakdown of the ins and outs everyone needs to know when turning contracting skills into a business. From summoning the motivation to start your own business to the intricacies of being your own boss, Claudiu Fatu artfully turns his personal experiences and those of other successful contractors into advice on every aspect of building a business. The chapters focus on: Developing a business structure, including bank accounts, tax registration, insurance, and branding Handling legal and accounting hurdles Managing employees and dealing with clients Using marketing systems to find and book work Estimating and bidding on jobs Writing contracts Creating invoices and a billing system Controlling costs, keeping records, and understanding profit margin Planning retirement and other benefits for the self-employed By teaching contractors to anticipate problems that can arise when dealing with clients, and to build a business plan that can support a contractor’s talents in the best way possible, Starting Your Career as a Contractor is the ultimate manual to getting the job done right! Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.