Always Make A Profit!

by | Apr 3, 2019 | BUSINESS OWNERSHIP TOPICS

Answer this question: ‘How much profit should we make?’ I’ll bet your answer was one of the following: – “5%, 10%, or 15%. More! As much as I can get!” In a recent survey I conducted of over 2,500 construction company owners, I...

You Can’t Do It All Yourself!

by | Apr 3, 2019 | BUSINESS OWNERSHIP TOPICS

During my first seven years starting and building my construction company, I tried to do it all myself. I did all the estimates and presented the bids; I signed all the contracts, subcontracts, and change orders; I made the big field decisions; I purchased all...

Work Less & Do More!

by | Apr 3, 2019 | BUSINESS OWNERSHIP TOPICS

Many construction owners and managers complain about working too many hours. While speaking at two construction industry conventions, I surveyed the attendees about their work life habits. How do you compare? Typical work week:       15% work forty hours or less per...

7 Steps To Business Failure

by | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized

Everything is changing as you get tossed around on this sea of constant change. But basic business fundamentals never change. Here are seven sure-fire ways to fail in business:   1. Stay Busy (“No written plan!”) Trying to stay busy to keep you...

Got Profit? Get Profit-Driven!

by | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized

What is your top business priority every day? Where do you spend your time? Is it attention to details, customer service, supervising, scheduling crews or subcontractors, ordering materials, pricing jobs, or paperwork? To improve your bottom-line, it shouldn’t be any...