One of the most stressful things contractors deal with is having the scope change drastically midway through a project. As much as you may want to avoid change orders, they are inevitable. A change order can happen due to unexpected errors during construction or upon...
As a contractor your competitive environment can be a dog eat dog world. Any way you can gain an advantage can be the difference between merely surviving and becoming the biggest dog in the yard. If you’re searching for a real difference maker for your business, the...
In the construction industry, it can be difficult to predict profit margins. Some years can be great when demand is high, while slow years can make winning every single project a slugfest with your competitors. With so much variance in the market it can be quite a...
Being a contractor can be a rough and tumble business. Just because you’re used to getting your hands dirty, though, doesn’t mean you can’t make professional looking estimates. Putting together quality estimates can make a huge difference in your company landing more...
If you are a small business contractor you know all too well the many tasks you have to juggle throughout the day on top of providing the good or service that you offer. Within the constant flurry of activity required to keep your business afloat, it can be hard to...
Invoices are a fact of life for contractors. You send them out and money comes in (hopefully). Invoices are also useful in other ways as they can help you maintain clients, display your professionalism, and market your brand. As you do business, an invoice becomes one...
