This is the book to help guide "the boss" into getting the job done and come out making a profit! Charles Vander Kooi, author, is a nationally recognized expert in the construction and business management fields. This book sets forth 272 pages of tips, tricks and experience for building a successful and rewarding business. Sample of Contents: * This Book Could Be the Most Important Investment You Ever Make in Your Business! * The Estimating and Bidding Process * People and Their Performance and What to Do About it! * Charting the Right Course and Navigating with People * Taking Care of Business! Are You Running It or Is It Running You? * Food for Thought * and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! Views and Reviews: Rocky Mountain Construction, July 1998 "...a practical "how-to" guide for contractors, written by well known industry consultant, author and speaker....is a 640 page compendium of tips, tricks and experienced advice from a nationally recognized expert in the construction business management. ...Some of the book's lessons are taught with humor ("Egg Sucking Dogs," "Elephants Painted Purple with Pink Spots"), others with feeling ("I Bought a Losing Company," "By the Way, I've Been Meaning to Tell You"), and most are simple, straightforward advice. But all are valuable to the contractor who wants his business to succeed." Full size book: 8.5" x11"; 272 pages; Weight 1 lb. 11.8 oz Soft Cover; Sequoia Publishing The Complete Business Manual for Contractors 0-9765449-0-3$24.95 Need more information? Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-592-6940 - Ask for Extension 547 or Internet Sales.