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How to Survive a Remodel
(A seminar for homeowners who want to remodel)
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Remodeling a house involves much more than choosing the right paint color and countertops. Not only do you
have to decide what you want to do, you have to figure out how to pay for it, who is going to build it, what the city will allow
you to do and where to put your family during the process. It’s a stressful experience, with potential pitfalls deeper than
the holes you are planning to gouge in your walls. Nancy will walk you through the remodeling process with a unique legal
perspective, helping you to navigate the jungle of contracts, contractors, and construction hazards. She will also introduce you
to the decision-making process, provide helpful hints to get the most for your money and explain your legal rights to ensure
that you get what you ask for, at the price you expect. Don’t even think about remodeling until you attend this seminar!
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$100
Thursday, July 19, 2007
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time
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Iron Clad Construction Contracts
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The day of the handshake business deal is long gone. It is imperative that you have a good contract in place, and that you
understand all the provisions. Nancy will take you through the development of your basic contract, provisions that must be included,
and problem areas and how to avoid them. In addition, Nancy will provide you with contract language that will get problem owners in line,
make the project run more smoothly - and possibly make you more money.
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$100
Thursday, November 15, 2007
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time
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Understanding the Pitfalls of T&M and Fixed Price Contracts
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Contractors love time and material contracts because the risk of the project is shouldered by the owner, not the contractor.
But do you know how to correctly charge for equipment, materials, labor? How are overhead and profit computed? What type of accounting are you
legally obligated to provide? And then there are Fixed Price or “Bid” Contracts which are the most common contracts used by residential builders
and remodelers. The homeowner wants to know exactly what they are going to pay for the project, and you, the contractor, bear the risk of wrongly
estimating the cost. If the contract is not worded correctly, you may be on the hook for things you did not expect and you may even be required
to rebate part of your profit to the owner. Learn how to correctly use each type of contract and to protect yourself along the way.
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$100
Thursday, January 17, 2008
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time
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Effective Use of Mechanics’ Liens
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If you are a Specialty Contractor, do not miss this seminar -- it might be the only way you get paid on some projects.
Mechanics’ liens are incredibly useful tools to insure payment, but to use them you must follow very detailed and time sensitive rules -
if you don’t follow correct procedures you could end up owing the homeowner money! Don’t let this happen to you. Learn how, when
and where to file a lien and, most importantly, what to do after you file it, in order to get paid what you are owed.
(Discussion will focus on California Lien Law, but other states may be similar.)
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$100
Thursday, August 16, 2007
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time
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How to Prevent Litigation
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No on wants to be involved in a lawsuit. Unfortunately, lawsuits are all too common; but
in most cases, they could have been prevented with a little planning and education. Nancy will discuss the most
common mistakes she sees contractors make, and what brings homeowners into her office with complaints.
Learn how to avoid these mistakes, and if you make them, how to fix them before you get a call from a lawyer.
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$100
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time
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Moving Out of Your Home Office - Negotiate a Lease that Works for You
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This seminars is for any business owner that rents space or is thinking about renting space for their business.
If you are operating out of your home and hoping to move into better facilities, or if you are currently renting and need to renegotiate
your lease or sign a new one, don’t miss this seminar. The rent amount could be the least important provision of the lease. Learn all the
lease provisions that could cost you a lot of money and even make it impossible for you to operate, and how to negotiate these provisions.
Nancy will review how to calculate the true rent amount, what other costs you might be liable for, making improvements or changes to the space,
signage, parking, subletting, options for additional time and much more.
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$100
Thursday, October 18, 2007
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time
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3-seminar Package
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Can’t decide on only one seminar? Choose three seminars for a savings of $25! Just indicate the
seminar numbers in your online shopping cart when you’re ready to check out:
1.
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How to Survive a Remodel
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2.
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Iron Clad Construction Contracts
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Understanding the Pitfalls of T&M and Fixed Price Contracts
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4.
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Effective Use of Mechanics’ Liens
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5.
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How to Prevent Litigation
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6.
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Moving Out of Your Home Office - Negotiate a Lease that Works for You
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$275
See individual seminar listings for dates
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time
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6-seminar Package
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Want to really boost your business and get the maximum legal protection?
Get all six of Nancy’s seminars for one low price - a savings of $75.
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$525
See individual seminar listings for dates
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time
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