NBN Online for the week of September 17, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Veteran Builders Offer Tips to Weather Tough Times
Concerted Effort Urged to End Housing Credit Crunch
NAHB ‘Buy Now’ Program Yields $8.3 Million in Advertising
Coast to Coast
Finding Bright Spots Among the Dark Clouds
Politics & Government
Flurry of Bills Aimed at Mortgage Credit Crunch
Aid for Subprime Borrowers Included in HUD 2008 Funding
State Legislators Respond to Subprime Lending Problems
Mayors Press Fed to Act on Subprime Mortgages
New York Builder Elected State Assemblyman
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: The Fed Is Poised to Act Decisively
What's Next for Housing? Attend Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Coping Crown Molding With a Grinder
Business Management
Builders Can Grow Profits in a Down Market
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 28
Free NAHB Toolkit Gives Tips to Boost Sales, Marketing
Codes and Standards
Pennsylvania Court Upholds Fire Sprinkler Decision
Home Fire Sprinklers Found Far Costlier Than Advocates Claim
Safety
Apply for NAHB Safety Award for Excellence by Oct. 5
Regulation
How to Maximize Community Support at Public Hearings
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Housing Research
Building Product Expert Joins NAHB Research Center
Building Systems
PATH Provides Tool to Evaluate Installation of Panel Systems
Concrete Offers Strength, Beauty and Efficiency
Market Trends, Successful Selling Hot Topics at Showcase
Technology
Learn About Home Technology at Custom Builder Symposium
Remodelers
Remodelers Add Five Councils; Designations Top 1,800
Updated CAPS Classes Debut at 2007 Remodeling Show
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Naples, Fla.
Education
Education Calendar
Workforce housing
Housing Crunch Intensifies for Working Families
Labor
Student Members Get Early Start on IBS Activities
Building Products
Most Residents Inadequately Prepared for Power Outages
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Association News
Former NAHB Chief Economist Michael Sumichrast Dies at 86
Take a Quick Survey on Shipping Needs and Win a 80GB iPod
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
September Deals From Office Depot
Members Helping Members Discussed at NAHB Conference
Committee, Council Appointment Forms Available Online
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 28

Free NAHB Toolkit Gives Tips to Boost Sales, Marketing

NAHB has developed a series of free sales and marketing resources in its Sales and Marketing Toolkit to help members strengthen their sales and marketing proficiency during this downturn.

The toolkit is available exclusively to NAHB members and includes a free, introductory booklet as well as online resources available on the NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org.

The booklet includes easy-to-read articles, tips and an overview of online resources. Articles include tips for builders on how to:

  • Streamline selections to increase sales
  • Improve communications to better connect with buyers and vendors
  • Use written records to better avoid confusion and reduce or eliminate change orders
  • Sell homes in a shifting market
  • Use quality processes and testimonials to stand apart from the competition


Other online resources available in the sales and marketing toolkit online include:

  • Sales and Marketing Channel
  • The National Sales and Marketing Council
  • Sales + Marketing Ideas magazine
  • The Nationals sales and marketing awards program information
  • Million Dollar Circle Awards
  • Institute of Residential Marketing directory
  • Sales and marketing designation programs
  • BizTools business management tips
  • Technology Solutions directory


To order the booklet and access the online sales and marketing resources, visit www.nahb.org/salesandmarketing.

Members must log in to the NAHB Web site to access this information.

For login help, call the Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.

 


 

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