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Part 2 – Let Middle Managers Manage
This is part 2 of a 2-part discussion about growing your business through growing your middle managers. If you missed part 1 which...

Yvonne Root
Dec 6, 20173 min read


Part 1 – Let Middle Managers Manage
This is part 1 of a 2-part discussion concerning growing your construction contracting or service business through growing your middle...

Yvonne Root
Nov 29, 20171 min read


Owning then Scaling a Construction Contracting or Service Business
In the beginning you had to: Figure out the legal, financial, and operational aspects of your business Understand how to communicate and...

Yvonne Root
Aug 8, 20172 min read


10 Qualities Needed for Scaling Your Construction Contracting or Service Business
10 Qualities Needed for Scaling Your Construction Contracting or Service Business part 1 Being an entrepreneur in the construction field...

Yvonne Root
Jul 18, 20176 min read


Build standardized processes – Prepare now for the future
This is the fifth in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction...

Yvonne Root
Jul 5, 20173 min read


Build a broad management skillset – Work on your business, not in it
This is part four in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction...

Yvonne Root
Jun 27, 20172 min read


Build A Bigger Business – Think big; act bold
This is part two in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction...

Yvonne Root
Jun 13, 20172 min read


Build Collaborations – Find and establish key relationships and networks
This is part one in a five-part series concerning Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business. You can see the introduction...

Yvonne Root
May 30, 20172 min read


5 (not so easy) Steps to Scaling Your Construction Contracting Business
This 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 Root
May 24, 20173 min read


Job Close Out – Make it snazzy for you and your employees
This 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 Root
Apr 7, 20173 min read


Job Close Out – Map a superior customer journey
This is the second in a three-part series about using a Job Close Out system to enhance your construction contracting business. If you...

Yvonne Root
Apr 3, 20173 min read


Job Close Out – Why it is important
What 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...

Yvonne Root
Mar 28, 20172 min read


Physical Office Processes for Savvy Construction Contractors
Fitting together the pieces of organized office processes When you think of office processes, what comes to mind? Do you jump immediately...

Yvonne Root
Mar 6, 20174 min read


3 Takes on “Eating the Frog” for Construction Contractors
You’ve probably heard the expression, “Eat the frog,” meaning get the most awful task of your day done first thing in the morning and...

Yvonne Root
Mar 2, 20174 min read


Going 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...

Yvonne Root
Feb 16, 20173 min read


The Tickler File, an Age-Old Tool for the Modern Construction Contractors Office
We’ve found most people fit in one of three categories when it comes to understanding and using a tickler file. In which category do you...

Yvonne Root
Feb 6, 20177 min read


That’s My Story, And I’m Sticking to It.
My dad was a master carpenter who moved up the ranks, retiring as a construction superintendent with many awesome builds under his belt....

Yvonne Root
Feb 4, 20172 min read


5 Bookkeeping Mistakes Made by Construction Contractors
Because you own or manage a construction contracting business, you have a legitimate desire to oversee every aspect of that business...

Yvonne Root
Jan 30, 20173 min read


5 Tips to Help You Streamline Your Construction Contracting Business
There are deadlines to meet, customers to satisfy, and (let’s face it) the important dollar to chase. You work hard to build your...

Yvonne Root
Jan 17, 20175 min read


Continuing Education in the Schulte and Schulte Camp
But, those badges are only a small piece of the continuing education we’re committed to here at Schulte and Schulte. Continuing education...

Yvonne Root
Oct 7, 20162 min read
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