Managing for a predetermined profit is not a well-known practice in the construction industry, where smaller companies, including startups, owner-operated organizations and small partnerships represent the majority of firms. Yet, when put into practice and […]
As the shadowy fingers of a double-dip recession tighten their embrace on the United States, Washington is attempting to turn on the lights by trumpeting its usual litany of Keynesian remedies. You can hardly read […]
“I have a Web site that looks great, but I’m not showing up in Google. How do I get listed in the search results?” To this day, the most common question I receive from small […]
Harbour Island is one of the tiniest of what the Bahamians refer to as the Out Islands. This petite Caribbean haven, located 60 miles south of Nassau, is where you’ll find the most pink sand, […]
As 2010 draws to a close, President Obama has proposed to extend and increase bonus depreciation through the end of the 2011 tax year, retroactive to September 8, 2010. This latest proposal is the most […]
Measuring key variables keeps you strong. Imagine you’re going to your doctor for an annual physical. You’re expecting the usual round of poking, prodding and blood work, but the doctor just smiles and pronounces you […]
The importance of tax deferred retirement vehicles (and tax deferrals in general) and how they can positively effect your retirement and your business. One of the most important considerations in tax planning is not just […]
There are two reasons people go online: to have a problem solved and/or to be entertained. Everything you or your customers do online is based on one of those two things. The following are several […]
There is no shortage of effective leadership. A search on Google will turn up endless pages of magazine articles, books and speeches about all of those characteristics viewed as essential for a dynamic and motivational […]
Fear of what’s new or different can stifle your business. Change does not come easily for most employees. In fact, it often threatens them, especially when faced with learning a new routine or process. That’s […]
In nature, a number of substances that we eat or drink are necessary to our health, but they can become toxic when ingested in large amounts—these include salt, sugar, vitamins, minerals and even water. When […]
A focus on revenue is key, but construction firms must not lose control of costs . You were certain you had done everything right. You won the bids. You generated the sales. Revenue was great, […]
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