As a business owner, when you start making plans for the coming year, it’s important to step back and take a long,...
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Now Is the Time to Develop Your Business Plan for 2021
There’s no need to beat around the bush: 2020 has been a rough year for pretty much everyone. And it’s not over...
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Pre-Bore Planning is Becoming an Important Step in the HDD Workflow
Larger-diameter utility projects now often require contractors to submit detailed plans to help ensure adequate bend radius of the product being installed,...
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Weathering the Storm
Storms come and go all the time — spring and summer storms, winter storms — and they all have the potential to...
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7 Steps for Creating a Smart Succession Plan
Many owners of both small and large family businesses are reluctant to undertake succession planning and end up doing so as a...
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Take Your Business to the Next Level by Committing to Your Vision
Life as a business owner can be tough and lonely. It’s easy to lose track of your goals and squander potential, whether...
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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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Why Your Business Plan Needs to Be Updated
Small businesses are forever evolving to meet the needs of their customer base and remain competitive. Determining the right approach to adapt...
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Resolutions To Get Your Business on the Right Track for 2020
As we wind down another year, many small-business owners are starting to think about the future. How will you grow your business...
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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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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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7 Must-Have Mobile Apps For Contractors
With the rise of technology in an increasingly paperless world, all types of people and professionals are trying to smoothly transition into...
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How to Develop an Exit Strategy for Your Business
It’s often said that entrepreneurs should start their companies with the end in mind. Even amidst the enthusiasm of seeing a new...
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Developing an Accurate Construction Project Budget
When developing a construction project budget, there is no better information than historical information.
“If your company has been around a while, chances...














