The coronavirus pandemic has created a challenging climate for small businesses. Financial concerns are butting up against public health interests.
With that challenge...
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4 Trends About Equipment Auctions
Knowing how to maximize equipment values when buying and selling can make a big difference in your bottom line.In today’s market there are more...
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9 Things to Consider Before Moving to Bulk Fuel Purchasing for Your Fleet
One of the largest expenses for any company that operates vehicles and heavy equipment is fuel.
Because fuel prices have been — and...
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Top Reasons a Construction Company Can Fail
The Small Business Administration identifies a huge failure rate among startup companies:
Roughly 20% fail in the first year.
Roughly 50% fail within...
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6 Ways to Manage Rising Equipment and Rental Costs
A major challenge facing companies in today’s construction industry is how to deal with rising equipment and rental costs. One key component...
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Getting Money From Customers Can Be Made Easier With a Few Options
Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. A hefty balance of accounts receivable might feel like it’s money in the bank,...
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In Your Words: Wisdom From 2019’s Profiled Contractors
Each year, Dig Different profiles individuals and companies who stand out in their positions. Enjoy their witticisms and advice we have collected from 2019’s...
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Companies Share Equipment Purchasing Strategies
There has been a lot of equipment purchasing at SAK Construction in O’Fallon, Missouri, over the last decade to say the least....
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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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Are These Money Demons Haunting You?
It’s October, the time of the year when we flock to haunted houses, tell scary stories and work up creepy costumes for...
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How Another Business Going Bankrupt Can Affect You
Your business is humming along when one day you get the news that a key supplier — or perhaps one of your...
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Alternatives To Consider If Traditional Business Lending Isn’t an Option
No two businesses are exactly alike, and yet there are a few things that every business needs in order to function. At...
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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...













