Tim Cross

Slow steady growth for Merrick Construction

Tim Cross went into business for himself right out of high school. This was back in 1989, when a recession was wiping out construction firms like a plague in Rumson, N.J., and nationwide. Not an ideal time for a beginner to start his own company, but Cross made it happen.

Beating competitors with consumer and contractor education

Keep eye on insurance requirements

Interview: Shore Success

Handling the larger remodel job

Using Videos to Avoid Insurance Fraud

Strategies to keep cash flowing

Small jobs can bring big profits

Using the right presentation tools