Sometimes, you bid on a project and you don’t win. It happens from time to time, and it’s hard to know why. The good news is that you may have a second chance to make a first impression. In some cases, you only missed out because the client was looking for something you didn’t offer, … Read more
Your contracting business might just be you at first, but you should plan to change that over time. After all, if it’s just you, then you have no one else to help you shoulder the load of running all aspects of the business. You don’t need to hire a huge staff, but a few specific … Read more
Getting your contractor license is a major step toward being able to run a contracting business. But did you know that the way that you work toward your goal can also affect the way you run a business? Here are five ways that improving your approach to studying can help increase your business prospects. Investing … Read more
If you’re like a lot of contractors, you’ll have a vehicle that you often use for business. Having everything you need makes life easier. Here are five things to put inside the vehicle, to keep your workflow running smoothly and safely. Tools and Materials If you do most of your work at client sites, you … Read more
Like it or not, inflation is a factor in the construction industry at present. If you want to keep it from cutting into your profits, you have to find a way to manage it. Try these five methods to keep an eye on the situation and provide greater protection for your contracting business. Research Prices … Read more
You’re probably aware that businesses can operate at any time during the day or night, particularly in construction. At times, you may consider bidding on projects that require you to work on the weekends. You might even decide that you’d prefer to work a weekend schedule. Here are a few things to think about before … Read more
In order to run a business, you need a balance of business skills. You don’t necessarily have to go to college to get a degree, but your business is more likely to survive if you aren’t starting the process at the entry-level. Here are five skills you can start developing now to help ensure that … Read more
When you think of residential construction, you might imagine a combination of single-family homes and multi-family units like townhomes or apartments. With rising home values and a continual demand for housing, there are many reasons to think that multi-family housing will become a major trend in residential construction. Here’s what you need to know. Housing … Read more
If the last couple of years has taught anyone anything, it’s that you deserve to have a job that you actually want to keep. If you have been working hours in an industry that you feel is going nowhere, you might start thinking that now is a good time to change. Although there’s a lot … Read more
When you run a contracting business, you’ll have to review a lot of paperwork. Understanding the fine print is key because it can affect the way that you handle projects or interact with clients. Use these tips to get more out of your reading. Take Your Time When you read through a document before signing … Read more