Entries Tagged Financial Management

If your finances are strong, you’re holding three to six months of cash — perhaps more — to make sure you can...

Contractors don’t just wake up one day and say, “Surprise! I’m open.” Before they hang up their shingle, they need to attend...

Without good cash flow, it can be difficult to take care of business essentials such as paying employees and subcontractors, purchasing materials or...

If you’re setting down the path of starting your own contracting business, there is already a lot on your mind. Dealing with...

Looking for money to open your own business? A variety of lenders are out there — from your gray-haired grandma to a stranger...

There are a few different ways to go about determining when a piece of equipment needs to be replaced. It doesn’t have...

Guidance from a seasoned financial adviser can be invaluable to anyone embarking on a new journey — whether that’s saving for retirement,...

Whether retirement is just around the corner or decades over the horizon, it’s never too soon to start planning ahead. The choices you’ll...

“Roller coaster” is a fitting term for the tortuous route Scott Sanchez has taken to find entrepreneurial success. In an industry where market...

You’re probably familiar with the old maxim: A penny saved is a penny earned. For small-business owners, those are words to live by. Anything...

It’s again that time of year that is typically reserved for some reflection. Here we reflect on some of the industry knowledge...

There are several essentials in your underground utility construction business — skilled workers, appropriate licenses, a sharp front office staff. And then...

As the new year begins, once again it’s time to put your books in order for the tax season. And with the sweeping...

Your business is growing and it’s clear you’ll need to hire another employee or two by next spring. Have the wages you’re offering...