Planning Articles

Here’s some advice on how to make the most of the future opportunities for contractors coming from the increased federal investment in infrastructure

You can’t predict the future, but creating an emergency plan will help you face it if disaster strikes

Partnerships can be difficult, but if organized the right way they can also provide great benefits for your business

It’s common for business owners to get caught up in the day-to-day work without having a clear understanding of where they want the company to be headed

Even if you can’t predict what tomorrow will bring, you can be sure your business has a firm foundation so that you’ll be ready for almost anything

Some business owners are short-sighted about their marketing and advertising approach, only truly worrying about it during desperate times and chasing instant results. But that kind of thinking negates the positive effects that come from having a solid, long-term plan.

Long-running, small family-run companies are to be applauded. But sometimes generational challenges threaten this wonderful institution.

King Drilling isn’t experiencing significant growth yet, but its owner is still carefully thinking about strategies so that the company is fully ready when the time is right

The final part of this series on conducting a SWOT analysis for your business takes a look at the final two items you examine after determining your business’ strengths and weaknesses

As 2020 winds down, now is a good time to assess your marketing practices and what you want to accomplish in that area in 2021

Here’s a look at assessing the first two items when conducting a thorough SWOT analysis of your company’s operations

Establishing a solid strategy for passing on your business — whether it’s staying within the family or transitioning to a different owner — can only be accomplished by doing some planning well ahead of time

When you’re hesitant to buy new equipment outright, a rental-purchase option can help you meet your immediate needs while reducing the amount of risk you take on