In the early 2000s, a group of researchers published their findings from a 30,000-person, multi-year study on income and generosity. This is what they found ... drum roll, please: As someone makes more money, they give more money to charitable causes.

Networking is imperative to success is any business or industry, including restoration and remediation. Where a debate ensues is with whom you should be networking.

If you have read my columns in R&R over the years, you know I complain and warn a lot about the coverage problems with the liability insurance policies sold to restoration firms.

I am a big fan of the restoration networks. My company designs, builds and sells business insurance policies to restoration contractors. We have been at it on a full time basis for over a dozen years now. Most of the ARMR customer base of restoration contractors participates in one or more restoration networks.

Access to new IAQ technology, continuing education credits and networking opportunities are among the highlights of the Indoor Air Quality Association’s 19th Annual Meeting.

So here you are, almost half way through the year and you can see you are not where you thought you were going to be.

It is absolutely possible to get all the jobs you want even if you are not on a preferred vendor program. 

When asked, most contractors will tell you that they are the best contractor in their market place.