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Here's your chance to break away from the crowd and enter the exciting and challenging field of insurance restoration. And with this book in your hands, it's like having a private instructor at your side every step of the way. Lucrative Work that’s Immune to Economic Downturns Insurance Restoration Contracting is lucrative work that’s immune to economic downturns – pipes still break, buildings still burn, and trees are still blown over, regardless of the economy. And with the insurance companies funding the repairs, your payment is virtually guaranteed. But not just anyone can repair fire- and water-damaged buildings. You need the knowledge and the equipment to get the job done right, and that’s what this book is all about. Insurance Restoration Contracting: Startup to Success has all the information you need to start and grow your business. Finding a space to operate; writing a business plan; determining your staffing needs; and learning all about the equipment and how it operates. You'll learn about buying a franchise, and buying an existing company. You'll learn about preferred contractor programs, and what they will and won't do for you. "It's like having a private instructor at your side every step of the way." You'll get a simplified look at the insurance industry, insurance policies, and how insurance claims work, along with a comprehensive glossary with industry-specific terms. You'll see where to go to find work, and effective tips for working with insurance adjusters. Insider Tips! You'll get lots of insider tips and practical suggestions on what to do - and what mistakes to avoid - to help you lock up lucrative restoration bids. You'll see how bids are put together, and different estimating books and software. You'll learn the industry standard methods of unit costing; how to calculate O&P; per diem policies for out-of-town work; and how to increase profits by combining restoration and remodeling. What else you'll learn:
Written by a long-time professional contractor and writer who's done this from the ground up, Insurance Restoration Contracting is the one and only manual you'll need. By: Paul Bianchina Published by: Craftsman Book Company ISBN: 978-1-57218-239-4 640 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11 |
