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What you can do if your client is being difficult about your payment

Send a polite email or letter to your client, with the subject line being, “[Job title] invoice.” Include the original invoice you sent them at the end of their project. Remind your client that they agreed to pay you via [the agreed upon payment schedule], and that they are currently [how many days/weeks] past due on their payment.

What are some things that you wish you knew before starting your own business?

The Cold, Hard Truth:
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, chances are that you’re a hard worker. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that your efforts will not be enough for success. In the early days of starting a company, it can be common to see 15 or 20 hour workdays. These long hours might feel necessary at first, but this type of schedule will not be sustainable forever. Instead of putting in more than 100% effort every day, it is important to step back and evaluate what needs attention first when approaching new tasks.

Ways to overhaul your bathroom on a budget

Painting is the cheapest way to revamp your bathroom, and can be a great DIY project for those who don’t mind getting their hands a little dirty. Before you get started, it’s important to know what kind of paint is best for each surface in your bathroom

Top 10 Construction Tips for Homeowners

A blog about construction and tips for homeowners

The problem of home improvement projects going over budget

Do some careful planning before you start. Be sure to research the project thoroughly, and make sure you have the time and money to see it through. In addition to budgeting for materials and supplies, be sure to set aside extra spending money for anything that could come up unexpectedly (for example: an indefinable large white thing in a bag at Home Depot)

The necessity of home inspections prior to purchasing a home

Most homes that are sold are sold without any written warranty as to their condition. The home inspection is your opportunity to learn more about the property and to determine if you want to move forward with the purchase in light of what you learn.

The importance of teaching our children about their history and heritage, while they are still young

Children are naturally curious about the world around them. They want to learn as much as possible and are open to new ideas and experiences. As a result, they are likely to be receptive when told about their history and heritage. This will make it easier for them to retain information about their family’s history and heritage when they are older.