Business Management for Building Professionals

6 CE, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ~ NAHB 6.0 CE, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/ (HSW)/ (SD) ~ NAHB 6 CE, American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) ~ NAHB Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation for managing small to medium size building/remodeling and service companies. This course explains critical elements from planning to evaluating progress and presents practical tips and tools for managing a business successfully. You’ll get a solid grasp of business best practices and practical tools of value whether you are a new or experienced business owner. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: * Identify common business challenges and ways to overcome them. * Describe the three basic functional areas of a business. * Describe how to plan effectively for achieving business success. * Describe the organization and processes that a company needs to have in place to run efficiently.* Identify methods for recruiting, interviewing, training and retaining quality personnel.* Identify performance tools to help you achieve success.* Identify methods for evaluating your progress. Instructors: Dale Armstrong, CGB, Kris Alberti, CGP, CAPS, Daimon Doyle, CGB, Joe Irons, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP, GMR