Business

As an owner/operator of a small business, it can be overwhelming to juggle multiple priorities on a daily basis. It’s inevitable that your...

As the year winds down and the holidays approach, most business owners in the trades busy themselves with wrapping up projects and...

It usually happens when you least expect it. You arrive on a job site in the morning, crew ready, schedule tight only...

Most leaders don’t ignore change because they don’t care. They ignore it because, in the moment, it doesn’t feel urgent. When the...

Starting a new job in the trades can feel overwhelming. For a rookie, there’s much to learn, from handling tools and equipment...

From falsified bank statements to fictitious vendors and cash skimming, dishonest employees can find countless ways to steal from their employers. Brian...

You know that friend who’s always there when you are in need? The one who shows up on time, follows through on...

If your bench feels thinner every year, you’re not imagining it. More than one in five workers in construction fields are 55...

In the ever-evolving utility construction industry, business owners constantly seek avenues to expand their profits and secure long-term viability. Here I’m looking at...

You know that friend who’s always there when you are in need? The one who shows up on time, follows through on...

In today’s labor market, retaining employees is almost as challenging as hiring new workers. Companies don’t want to lose any employees to the...

Picture this situation: A skilled technician calls in their resignation tomorrow. What happens next? Jobs pile up, schedules get disrupted, your remaining...

The tariff wars that are affecting the world economy are having an impact on contractors everywhere. The ongoing uncertainty is pushing up prices...

We all know that finding great people in the trades has never been harder. Demand for skilled contractors is skyrocketing while the...

The right coach can turn a so-so team into a champion. But not just any coach. A football team, for example, needs...

Time bleeds differently than money. Money disappears from obvious places. You can see it drain from bank statements and invoices, but time...

You’ve got the customers. You’ve got the contracts. Maybe you’re eyeing new territory or replacing aging trucks and equipment. But growth doesn’t...