It’s that time of year when we ask ourselves questions like: “Where did the year go? I still have so much left to accomplish!” or “Where did I go wrong? I didn’t get the results I wanted from my business!” These questions tend to make you feel either very good or very bad—but usually very… Continue reading Did You Make the Profits you Wanted to this Year?
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This blog post is full of time management tips. To learn how to implement them into your business and workday, book in a quick 15-minute chat with us: http://bit.do/15minchat. 1. Create Productive Habits Create a calendar that includes your goals and the details of your actions needed to complete those goals. Make sure you prioritize… Continue reading Work Smarter, Not Harder! (Time Management Tips)
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Technology has come a long way over the decades. It provides many options to allow contractors to better master their business. Almost every aspect of a contracting company can be systemized using technology of some sort. Back in the day, there were far fewer tools to help you do daily work tasks. It was a… Continue reading Technology-based Systems— a new road to profitability
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Where you spend your money as a builder can determine the outcome of your next project in terms of time, team, and profit. Being smart with your money is crucial. One way to save money is to learn how to leverage your suppliers! On Thursday, October 26th, 2017, 9am-4pm I’m hosting, alongside Chad Robinson of… Continue reading How to Get More From Your Suppliers!
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Scott used to dread running team meetings. Prior to this month, Scott, a contractor in the Greater Toronto Area, used to dread running team meetings. The stress he felt leading up to them impacted how he handled specific topics discussed during the meetings, and he often found himself being extremely reactive as opposed to proactive.… Continue reading How Scott Saved 2-4% on his Bottom Line by Leading Effective Team Meetings
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Attention Builders, this one’s for you! Job costing allows for accurate estimates to be provided to your clients, and in turn, protects you from getting short-handed. You do not want to start a project with a cash discrepancy; the best way to protect yourself is by using previous data to calculate costs on labour, material,… Continue reading Job Costing
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You want to win more jobs for the coming season in order to catch up on past work, be able to pay your crews on time, and get the chance to make a bigger and better name for you and your company. Did I guess right? Why isn’t that happening? I bet it’s because you… Continue reading How to Win More Jobs with our 30-Point Checklist
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Quote Tip #1: Who is your Target Market? It’s important to know who your target market is because once you’ve identified this you’ll be able to better research your ideal customers. Focus on the fears, frustrations, wants, and needs of your customers because this is one of the key factors in influencing your sales quote… Continue reading 5 Steps to Double the Success Rate of Your Quote
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