What’s your endgame? Maybe you’ve meticulously plotted the life cycle of your business, establishing a clear destination for yourself; or maybe you...
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The Reasons Construction Companies Fail
The Small Business Administration identifies a huge failure rate among start-up companies:
Roughly 20% fail in the first year.Roughly 50% fail within five...
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Do You Have an Equipment Replacement Plan?
If you were in business 10 years ago, recall what that business looked like. What was your equipment situation? Did you have less...
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Improving Employee Accountability
When you hire new team members, you have a certain set of expectations for them. Ultimately, you want them to be punctual,...
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4 Signs You Might Want to Stop Renting a Piece of Equipment
Construction equipment rental has its upsides, especially when it comes to reducing risk. However, there can be advantages to equipment ownership if...
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When Marketing Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing
When the leads are hot and the phone’s ringing off the hook, it’s easy to get greedy and want to keep the...
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Using Subcontractors to Achieve Business Success
In this industry there is oftentimes a push for diversification. A desire to be a one-stop shop and be equipped to handle...
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Finding a Financing Option for Your Company
Looking for money to open a utility construction business? A variety of lenders are out there — from your gray-haired grandma to...
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You Can Make Money With Your Cash Reserves
If your finances are strong, you’re holding three to six months of cash — perhaps more — to make sure you can...
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Managing Small Business Anxiety
Anxiety is a part of life, and it’s only natural to feel overwhelmed or stressed out from time to time. When you...
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Legal Documents and Forms Help Provide Stability for Companies
Contractors don’t just wake up one day and say, “Surprise! I’m open.” Before they hang up their shingle, they need to attend...
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Finding a Financing Option for Your Company
Looking for money to open your own business? A variety of lenders are out there — from your gray-haired grandma to a stranger...
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A Standardized Approach to Equipment Replacement
There are a few different ways to go about determining when a piece of equipment needs to be replaced. It doesn’t have...
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Don’t Neglect the People Side of Succession Planning
As a company leader, you may be thinking about transitioning out of day-to-day operations or turning things over completely.
In most succession plans,...













