Yvonne RootNov 7, 20183 minAre Loyal Employees a Thing of the Past?Loyal to what? In the construction industry, in 2018, the idea of loyal employees has taken a beating. Loyalty has gotten into the workfo...
Yvonne RootMar 21, 20182 min5 Strategies to Retain Your Best Employees – Part 2This is the second in a 5-part series about specific strategies you can use in order to retain your best construction employees. You can ...
Yvonne RootJan 17, 20183 minYou Know You Want Excellent EmployeesChances are, you as a construction contractor, look for people who show up on time, whose appearance cleans up well, who protect their wo...
Yvonne RootDec 6, 20173 minPart 2 – Let Middle Managers ManageThis is part 2 of a 2-part discussion about growing your business through growing your middle managers. If you missed part 1 which concer...
Yvonne RootNov 29, 20171 minPart 1 – Let Middle Managers ManageThis is part 1 of a 2-part discussion concerning growing your construction contracting or service business through growing your middle ma...
Yvonne RootAug 8, 20172 minOwning then Scaling a Construction Contracting or Service BusinessIn the beginning you had to: Figure out the legal, financial, and operational aspects of your business Understand how to communicate and ...
Yvonne RootJul 18, 20176 min10 Qualities Needed for Scaling Your Construction Contracting or Service Business10 Qualities Needed for Scaling Your Construction Contracting or Service Business part 1 Being an entrepreneur in the construction field ...
Yvonne RootJul 5, 20173 minBuild standardized processes – Prepare now for the futureThis is the fifth in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction ...
Yvonne RootJun 27, 20172 minBuild a broad management skillset – Work on your business, not in itThis is part four in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction ...
Yvonne RootJun 13, 20172 minBuild A Bigger Business – Think big; act boldThis is part two in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction t...
Yvonne RootMay 30, 20172 minBuild Collaborations – Find and establish key relationships and networksThis is part one in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction t...
Yvonne RootMay 24, 20173 min5 (not so easy) Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting BusinessThis is the introduction to a 5-part series of articles presenting a primer concerning the basic steps you’ll want to take to scale your ...
Yvonne RootApr 7, 20173 minJob Close Out – Make it snazzy for you and your employeesThis is the third in a three-part series of articles. You can find part one here and part two here. A great Job Close Out system without ...
Yvonne RootApr 3, 20173 minJob Close Out – Map a superior customer journeyThis is the second in a three-part series about using a Job Close Out system to enhance your construction contracting business. If you mi...
Yvonne RootMar 28, 20172 minJob Close Out – Why it is importantWhat difference does it make? Whether your job lasts a few hours, a few months, or a few years there is still always a Job Close Out to d...
Yvonne RootMar 6, 20174 minPhysical Office Processes for Savvy Construction ContractorsFitting together the pieces of organized office processes When you think of office processes, what comes to mind? Do you jump immediately...
Yvonne RootMar 2, 20174 min3 Takes on “Eating the Frog” for Construction ContractorsYou’ve probably heard the expression, “Eat the frog,” meaning get the most awful task of your day done first thing in the morning and eve...
Yvonne RootFeb 27, 20173 minThe Nuts and Bolts of Organizing Your Truck, Van, or Supply TrailerConstruction Contractor, have you found your tools are always yelling at you because the wife and kids take up way too much room? Well, h...
Yvonne RootFeb 16, 20173 minGoing Paperless in Your Construction Contracting Office: Are You Kidding Me?Before going further, I better get this thought out there. Instead of calling it the paperless office, let’s call it the less paper offic...
Yvonne RootFeb 8, 20174 minStore Smart, Hunt Less: The Best Ways to Organize Your Construction Contractor ShopWhen you or your workers waste time looking for material, tools, or equipment, dollars are flying out the door If you’re organized, even ...
