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title: Hands-on Estimating Workshop, Harvey BP, 10/15/14
description: Hands on Estimating Workshop at Harvey BP includes free Excel estimating templates and 4 MA CSL Credits
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# October 15, 2014 Hands-on Estimating Workshop for Contractors In Waltham MA at Harvey Building Products

# ** **Hands-on Estimating Workshop for Residential Contractors** **

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## ****Sell More Jobs and Make More Money!****

### ******This Workshop is for Contractors Looking to Improve Their Estimating, **

| Wednesday October 15, 2014 Harvey Building Products Corporate Offices 1400 Main St, Waltham MA Half Day Workshop: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Refreshments Included! Cost $189.00/person ***Bring your own Laptop Loaded with Excel 2007 or later Instructor: Shawn McCadden Hosted By Brought To You By Remodel My Business, Inc. And The Contractor Coaching Partnership |
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**Hands-on Estimating Workshop   
**

> **Looking for a better, faster and more accurate way to do estimating?  
> Already have a laptop and some Excel experience?  
> **
> 
> ### **Then this hands-on workshop is for you!**
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> ![Contractor Training for estimating](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-26551250-jpg/images/contractor_training-wr.jpg?width=404&height=96&name=contractor_training-wr.jpg) 
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> ### **Don’t Underestimate What Your Estimating System Could Do For Your Business**
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> **Many contractors look at estimating simply as a way to determine the cost of a project. ** Then, when the project is sold, most have to estimate the project all over again just to get a materials list and figure out how long things will take so they can create a project schedule.
> 
> ### **There Is A Better Way!**
> 
> Being strategic about the process you use to collect and document project information when selling to customers can really make a big difference for your business.   Having the right tools and knowledge to help you get it done will be essential.  **Having the right tools for the job can help you make much more money!**
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> ## **The Workshop Will Include:**
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> ### ****4 MA CSL Continuing Education Credits****
> 
> > - 2 Business Practices credits, 2 Electives credits
> > - Class #CS7809, Coordinator #CD0078
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> ### **USB Jump Drive Preloaded With:**
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> > - ![Excel Estimating Template](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-469319049-jpg/images/usb_flash_drive-wr.jpg?width=174&height=174&name=usb_flash_drive-wr.jpg)The **FREE** Estimating Templates
> > - Excel Worksheets to help you calculate your burdened labor rates and your markup
> > - Other Valuable Tools and Information
> 
> ### **Estimating Overview:**
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> > - Learn how successful contractors make more money because of how they do their estimates
> > - Learn how to make sure everything is in your estimate so you won’t lose money
> > - Learn several simple and easy ways you can speed up your estimating process
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> ### **Introduction and Overview of the FREE Estimating Templates Provided:**
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> > - General Use Template
> > - Roof Estimate Template
> > - Siding Estimate Template
> > - ![Estimating Workshop for Contractors](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-30567317-jpg/images/man_on_roof-wr.jpg)Window Replacement Estimate Template 
> 
> ### **Examples of Creative Uses of Templates:**
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> > - Discover how creating your own templates can speed up your estimating
> > - Learn how templates can provide the strategic information your entire team needs to maximize and protect profits
> > - Explore ways to create and control the amount and appearance of information you share with employees and customers
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> ### **Tips for Creating and Working With Estimates and Estimating Templates**
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> > - Hands On Exercises to help you quickly learn how to use the free templates
> > - Learn how to quickly create impressive proposals and sub contractor agreements from your estimates
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> ### **Creating Real Estimates Using the Templates**
> 
> > - ![Construction Estimating using excel](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hs-fs/file-473565496-jpg/images/help_button-wr.jpg?width=161&height=106&name=help_button-wr.jpg)Attendees will create real estimates using the templates
> > - Hands on assistance from the instructor to make sure you are successful
> > - Leave with the tools and the knowledge you need to properly price jobs
> > - Leave the workshop ready to estimate and sell your next project!
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> #### **Important: Bring your own laptop and even a second monitor if you have one**
> 
> ***Attendees are required to bring their own laptop computer to the class. **Your computer must have Microsoft Excel 2007 or a more recent version.** You must be able to work with the Microsoft Excel software loaded on your computer. ***Please note that this is NOT an Excel training seminar.* **
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> #### **We will provide electrical connections for your computer.**
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### Not Sure Of Your True Labor Costs?

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### Struggling With Your Current Method Of Estimating?

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### Comments about Shawn's Seminars

 

*"I think there are a lot of contractors under bidding jobs and losing/leaving money on the table."*

*"Simply put; these guys have done with estimating what you always wanted to do, and if you have not thought of it; they have."*

*"The templates provided will be a big help!"  
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*"The spreadsheets are great and will help with estimating.  Should make us faster and more accurate."*

*"I thought the entire presentation was very well prepared.  I find his manner and speaking skills to be very compelling.  He obviously knows his subject and I appreciate his work.  It's definitely worth your while to spend a couple of hours to learn something and be encouraged."*

*"Templates were great to work from"  
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*“The best part was having real hands on examples"  
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*"Great class with helpful instructors.  Would recommend to anyone."  
*

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