Aug 23, 2018
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These tips can help contractors manage cash flow There are few things more stressful than late payments and the cash-flow problems they inevitably create. A whopping 88 percent of contractors say they have to wait longer than 30 days for payments, with 46 percent using business or personal savings and lines of credit to cover […]
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Aug 02, 2018
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Getting the word out about your business can be tough, particularly if you don’t know how to effectively reach out and then keep the momentum going once you get some coverage. So how can you make the most of the positive attention you do get and parlay it into more customers and sales? This the […]
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Jul 25, 2018
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Don’t let negative beliefs hold you back. Everyone wants to be a winner in business and in life. But success isn’t just something that will come your way without a little work. If you really want to get ahead, there are certain practices you need to put into place. To truly succeed in business, you […]
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Jul 18, 2018
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Having cash at the ready to procure materials, pay salaries, fund new projects and finance all the other functions of a construction business is essential for the smooth operation of a company. When financial obligations outpace the influx of money, it doesn’t take long for a business to become overwhelmed by debt or, in the […]
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Jul 03, 2018
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The 4th of July means more than great BBQ, fireworks, and spending time with friends and family. It is also a tremendous celebration of American leadership. No matter your political beliefs it’s hard to dispute that the United States is a leader in the world. As Ronald Reagan said, we cannot escape our destiny, nor […]
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Jun 19, 2018
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There are contractors who say they love the construction business so much that they would not do anything else for a living. But it’s impossible to live on a business that doesn’t make money. Sometimes in construction, jobs get mired in delays, cost overruns, unexpected changes, late payments and even nonpayment, leaving contractors to salvage what […]
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Feb 22, 2018
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There are two fundamentally different kinds of entrepreneurs. It doesn’t matter which you are, so long as you know which you are. Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes, from all kinds of backgrounds, and with many different types of personalities. But there are two, and only two, entrepreneurial mindsets that lead to successful business […]
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Jan 18, 2018
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Being a better leader doesn’t have to be that hard Being a better leader has so many benefits; it helps drive better results, helps increase employee retention, and it reduces stress levels. The more you lead, the less you will have to manage, and it’s management that raises the stress levels, not only for your […]
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Dec 07, 2017
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You can have 12 mentors and read a thousand books but there is rarely a painless path to success. Ask any leading entrepreneur about the secrets to their success and you’ll more than likely find that it’s often the valuable lessons that come through hardships, trials and challenges that best serve their long game. Statistically, 90 […]
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Nov 01, 2017
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Listen to your gut. When we first start out as entrepreneurs, we have a lot of passion, and we think we know what we are doing. But let’s face it, we are bound to make some mistakes along the way. But the great thing about mistakes is that when you learn from them, you gain […]
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