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Technically it is About Organizing the Tech

Yvonne Root

Jan 22, 2020
3 min

Technically it is About Organizing the Tech

Organizing technology Tech is a wild and wooly beast that can be tamed. It really must be tamed if you’re to survive in the construction industry. And, taming tech means getting it organized in ways that serve you rather than overwhelm you. When you think about the tools tech has altered, enhanced, or replaced, you’ll get a better idea of how important it is to use the organizing mantra, “A place for everything and everything in its place” even in the tech world. For example,

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Being Intentional in Your Construction Business

Yvonne Root

Mar 27, 2019
5 min

Being Intentional in Your Construction Business

Being Intentional in Your Construction Business Being Intentional – the question Martin Holsinger, owner of Protractor Podcast and an Internet Marketing Agency recently asked on a social media platform, “What is the one thing you want to be more intentional about this year as we move into spring?” There were a number of good responses. I contributed an answer. Thought about it some more and added an additional reply. Then, I thought about it even more. Holsinger’s original qu

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Preventing Loss of Tools, Equipment, and Supplies

Yvonne Root

Feb 6, 2019
4 min

Preventing Loss of Tools, Equipment, and Supplies

Preventing Loss of Tools, Equipment, and Supplies Preventing loss of your stuff I remember the overall depletion of my dad’s spirit the morning he walked out the door to go to work and discovered his tools had all been stolen. Tools which had taken years to accumulate. Tools which had somehow been magically transformed to fit the curves of his hands, his fingers, his being. Yes, there was insurance. No, it didn’t cover the entire loss. It stinks! It stinks when you have to de

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Grow an Established Construction Business – Part 2

Yvonne Root

Sep 12, 2018
4 min

Grow an Established Construction Business – Part 2

Construction business growth Construction, at its very heart, is exhilarating. Being part of an industry that manufactures the clients’ desired product on site is challenging, stimulating, and fulfilling. Growing a construction business is hard work and requires more than wishful thinking or hoping things will fall in place. In part one of this three-part series we looked at one area, “dealing with changing regulations” which contractors must heed in order to succeed. If you

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Grow an Established Construction Business – Part 1

Yvonne Root

Sep 5, 2018
3 min

Grow an Established Construction Business – Part 1

You’ve gone beyond finding your first client. You’ve gotten past all the start-up issues. You are ready to take the next steps to grow and prosper your construction business. Grow and prosper in ways which are likely to surpass your original dream. It is fun to look back on and remember those heady days when you first became a business owner. It is even more fun to look ahead at what you’ll accomplish next. Now it is time to roll up your sleeves and get to work – on the next

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Yvonne Root

Aug 15, 2018
2 min

Technology Isn’t the Focus, Business Is

Your technology choices Finding technology that is relevant to running your subcontracting business is easy. Right? *Beep* Wrong! Finding tech is easy. Finding tech that is relevant is a totally different picture. Two starter questions to answer are: Can we afford it? Do we (really) need it? Answer these further questions and they will help clarify the answers to the initial two: Will this be advantageous to our clients? How can this make it easier, more efficient, and more e

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Yvonne Root

Jul 18, 2018
2 min

Hubdoc Explained for Subcontractors

Hubdoc pulls your bank statements, recurring bills, and uploaded receipts into one hub. Yet, that is just the beginning. Using Hubdoc means you can reduce the need for manual data entry and paper filing. Time to get rid of that ugly file cabinet? Your “stuff” is stored in the cloud. And, this is a biggy – you can get to what you need in one place. That means you no longer need to log into multiple sites to retrieve the information you’re after. Hubdoc is set up by us, for you

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Strategies for Finding and Keeping Good Construction Employees

Yvonne Root

Sep 27, 2017
5 min

Strategies for Finding and Keeping Good Construction Employees

A successful construction contracting or service business means having great people on your team. Finding and keeping those great people is a vital part of maintaining the success. So, how do you go about not only finding them, but also keeping them around? Long term thinking Of course, people who are looking for a job are concerned with both salary and benefits, yet those two items are only part of the equation. Just as on the sales side of your company it is important to bu

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Construction Contractor, Got a Problem with Your Financial Reports?

Yvonne Root

Mar 8, 2017
2 min

Construction Contractor, Got a Problem with Your Financial Reports?

Do your financial reports measure up? Because your financial reports should tell you much more than what you’ve already done. Because your financial reports are more than numbers for the tax-man or the banker. Because your financial reports are all about guiding you to scale your business. We’re glad you stopped in. Check Us Out! Since Schulte and Schulte, LLC came into being we’ve been construction-accounting-centric. We have knowledge and understanding concerning what const

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The Contractor’s Guide to NOT Failing in the 1st Five Years

Tonya Schulte

Nov 3, 2016
1 min

The Contractor’s Guide to NOT Failing in the 1st Five Years

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