Do you feel like you’re trying to outwork a dysfunctional business? Drowned by demoralizing waves of customer emails, buried under an avalanche of dumb calls, and piddly profits. Better Standard Operating Procedures might be the… Read More »Transform your contracting business (and your life) using SOPs
Success in the electrical trades requires a combination of intelligence and hard work, but this alone isn’t enough to thrive in a competitive market. To truly strengthen your business and maximize profits, it’s crucial to… Read More »Electrical contractor software buyer’s guide: Find the perfect tool for your business
While the sun was shining, business was booming. The calls never stopped, and jobs were plenty. But now that cold weather is sweeping in, most people are preparing to hunker down for the winter, and… Read More »Expert advice: How to survive and thrive during your slow season
At the end of the year, most business owners will take a moment to reflect on how the year went and how they want the new year to improve. But when thinking about this, it’s… Read More »5 areas to focus on for a more profitable business in 2024
The construction bidding process kicks off the negotiations between contractors and the project owner. Essentially, a bid is an offer from a contractor to take on either the entire project or specific work within it,… Read More »Bid smarter: How to win the right painting jobs
Matching exceptional decision-making with good old-fashioned elbow grease, electricians are a true mix of brains and brawn. It’s this unique skill set that’s propelling the electrical trade as one of the fastest-growing industries in the… Read More »How to bid on electrical jobs
Lines of credit (LOC) are crucial to a subcontractor’s financial health. With possible higher limits and lower interest, they can help subs protect their cash flow as they weather long, uncertain payment cycles. However, LOCs… Read More »How to use your line of credit more effectively as a subcontractor
Being a contractor is not for the faint of heart. It’s natural to look at business challenges and blame the usual suspects: a terrible labor market and all-too-common supply issues. But there is one overlooked… Read More »5 signs your team has an accountability problem – and the simple hack to fix it
The legendary Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, once said– “change before you have to.” Nowhere does this quote hold more weight than in the construction industry, as the last few decades have seen… Read More »A construction software buyers guide: Tools & resources for contractors
Every specialty trade faces seasonality in their business at one time or another. Learning how to deal with it effectively can be the difference between a successful business and an unsuccessful one. While the traditional… Read More »Managing seasonality: 6 strategies for growing your business year round