Yvonne RootApr 202 minYour Construction Company has a VibeSo, What is a Vibe? One dictionary describes it this way: a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and...
Yvonne RootMar 302 minProfit is Not a Dirty WordSome tend to think of “profit” as a dirty word. We disagree! Dictionary Examples Dictionaries provide a basic understanding of the...
Yvonne RootMar 232 minHow to Stay on “The List” How to Stay on “The List” of Your Preferred GCs The most important part of making sure you stay on the list of your preferred general...
Yvonne RootMar 163 minGetting Ready to be BondedNow’s the Time Even if your construction company doesn’t yet need to be bonded, it pays to look at what bonding companies require....
Yvonne RootMar 22 minThe Financials GCs are Looking ForThe Financial Documents GCs Want to See While it may seem that General Contractors who ask for your financial information are using a...
Yvonne RootFeb 101 minCash Flow StrategiesCash flow management is key to running a successful construction contracting business. You need to earn more money than you spend each...
Yvonne RootFeb 23 minExpense Management ToolsWhat the heck is an expense management tool? And what difference does it make to a construction contractor – or the contractor’s...
Yvonne RootJan 262 minSome Pretty Doggone Good Quotes!A Little Background Each Friday, as the week comes to an end, we publish “Run With the Big Dogs Inspiration:” on our social channels,...
Yvonne RootJan 132 minThe Surprising Back-Office StaffThis month, the Profit Constructors podcast hosted by Tonya Schulte took a slight turn. Rather than looking outward at the movers and...
Yvonne RootJan 52 minTake a Break!The Explanation If you’re reading this, chances are you’re someone connected to the construction industry. We know that because we’ve...
Yvonne RootDec 29, 20213 minAnd Then There Was a New Year!Sometimes there are hard stops (like the end of the year,) and sometimes there are flows (like the middle of winter) that coincide or...
Yvonne RootDec 15, 20212 minTaxes Don’t Need to be Taxing!Let’s clear this up before going further – the team at The Profit Constructors DOES NOT prepare federal or state income taxes. We make...
Yvonne RootDec 1, 20213 minSanta’s Elves – Employees or Independent Contractors?Have you ever wondered about what goes on up at The North Pole? Some folks have questions concerning strategy and logistics. For others,...
Yvonne RootNov 17, 20212 minThe Secret to Continual Optimization – Lessons from the BusThe Secret The secret to continual optimization is picking up the most helpful tool in your business acumen toolbox and putting it to...
Yvonne RootNov 3, 20213 minSmart Construction Contractors SpecializeWarning – This May Hurt! When you suggest that you specialize in commercial, industrial, and residential, what you in effect are saying...
Yvonne RootOct 28, 20213 minThere is No Hope in HopeHoping Isn’t Enough Similar to tossing a multitude of coins into a wishing well, hope is without foundation if there is nothing backing...
Yvonne RootOct 20, 20212 minThe Story of Client ConvenienceThere has been a focus on using SEO to improve your online presence within our last three posts. If you haven’t already checked them out...
Yvonne RootOct 14, 20212 minThe Marketing Tool You Wish You Understood Question: How can I get my construction company noticed online? Answer: Rev up your Search Engine Optimization. Like many other...
Yvonne RootOct 6, 20213 minKeywords in Construction SEOFinding the Treasure of Keywords No, the treasure isn’t found at Oak Island, The Superstition Mountains, or the bottom of the sea. The...
Yvonne RootSep 29, 20212 minHow SEO Works for Construction ContractorsPerhaps you’re one of those construction contractors who feel like this: I nicknamed my cat “The Vast Majority of Social Media” because...