It’s not magic, but it is phenomenal what being organized can do for commercial construction subcontractors. From attracting the best employees to getting better bid opportunities, the foremost contractors are the ones who “have their act together.” That means, quite simply, everything from their minds to their offices are organized. Being Organized – It’s the Name of the Game! During the years I’ve spent with leaders in a variety of industries (including construction contrac

Wacky thoughts and things come at us from every direction. Things which make us do a double take. And thoughts which have us putting on the brakes. Some wacky things are just there, and you can’t do anything about them. For instance, unexpected weather changes and natural disasters. On the other hand, some wacky things are rather enjoyable, like magic shows and flash mobs. (This is among my favorite flash mob videos – check it out.) Wacky thoughts to avoid In your constructio

Office systems – they’re no joke Office systems could be funny, right? Let’s step back a moment and look at where this post came from. As per my own advice, I keep a Squirrel List of ideas that have crossed my path. Occasionally I scan through it when deciding what to write that will benefit our subcontractor clients. A while back I had written what became the title to this article (How to know if your office system is a mess) with a following note which said, “It requires a

Some bonus programs stink Bonus programs based on the wrong parameters or instituted poorly can be really yucky for everyone. Your team loses, you lose, and you throw your hands up in despair thinking bonus programs are a waste of time and (more importantly) a waste of money. Yet, if you get it right, the win-win effect takes place bringing everyone (including your clients) into a much better place. Instituting bonus incentives in your construction contracting or service busi