Home Remodeling Industry Expected To See Growth in 2013

Contractors around the country have noted a spike in demand for home remodeling projects during 2013, a trend that is expected to continue. According to a recent forecast from the National Association of Home Builders there will be a 2.4% increase in remodeling spending this year among single-family home owners.

The 55 and older housing market showed significant improvement as well, according to the study. “We continue to see increased optimism from builders and developers in the 55+ housing segment,” said Bob Karen, chairman of NAHB’s 50+ Housing Council and managing member of the Symphony Development Group. “Those customers who had been on the sidelines waiting for more stability in their local markets are starting to make their move toward either purchasing a home or renting an apartment that is designed to more specifically suit their lifestyle.” To read the full report click here.

HandyPro Descends on the 2013 IFA Convention in Las Vegas

This week the HandyPro executive team of Joel Ambrose, Quinn Anderson, Keith Paul, Robert Gurinowitsch and Debra Paul attended the 2013 International Franchise Association conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The conference brought together some of the biggest names in the franchise industry to network and learn about franchising on a worldwide level. Speakers this year included former Secretary of State Condeleezza Rice and MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski.

During the conference the HandyPro team learned about the cutting edge changes in the franchise community that will affect the brand for years to come.

Franchisees Conclude 2013 HandyPro International Leadership and Development Conference

Last week franchisees from all over the country met in Northville, Michigan for the 2013 HandyPro International Leadership and Development Conference. The annual meeting was created to develop franchisees leadership skills, develop the way they do business and and help to develop a plan of action so that they can increase their business.

The theme this year was to Commit Inspire Succeed. Speakers included Melanie Bergernon from Two Men and a Truck, John Tenza of Coaching2Greatness, Jim Sullivan of Tax Solutions, Inc. and Nick Powills of the No Limit Agency. Each discussed the habits of successful franchisees.

HandyPro Featured in Central Penn Business Journal

HandyPro was the focus of an article in the Central Penn Business Journal in an article titled "Growing Better With Age," that ran on February 1, 2013.

The article highlights HandyPro franchisee Chris Tait and his decision to move into the home repair and senior modification industry.

Chris Tait hit a fork in the road last year after losing his job.

One path was to keep working in the food distribution business. Tait has 30 years of experience in the industry and had held a vice president position in York County before the ax fell. To read the complete article click here.