Kitchen and Bath Business and Project Management, with Website [Hardcover]

Kitchen & Bath Business Project Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to professional practice for the kitchen and bath professional. This one-stop reference is based on the real-world experiences of kitchen and bath experts to ensure success in business and professional life. Kitchen & Bath Business Project Management, Second Edition is illustrated in full color throughout with improved graphic design so that visual learners can easily absorb both technical and professional practice information. This book also includes access to a companion website with easily customizable forms for increased efficiency, and an Instructor's Manual.

introduction xv

Acknowledgements xxi

CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1

Do You have What it Takes? 2

Evaluate Yourself 4

Before You Start 8

Why Many Companies Do Not Make It 10

Avoid These Common Mistakes 11

Getting Help from Advisors and Mentors 12

Summary 12

Review Questions 12

CHAPTER 2 Planning Your Business 15

What Type of Kitchen and Bath Business are You Going to Operate? 15

Your Business Selection Criteria 17

Deciding on the Right Business 17

Choosing a Name for Your Business 18

Stages of Company Growth 18

Short- and Long-Term Planning 20

How to Create a Strategic Business Plan for a Kitchen/Bath Dealer 21

Researching the Market 33

Preparing Your Business Plan 35

Reviewing Your Plan 40

Summary 40

Review Questions 41

CHAPTER 3 Business Start-up IssueslS¦