Yvonne Root
5 Strategies Discerning Construction Subcontractors Use to Prosper – Part 2
This is the second part of a five-part series; if you haven't read the first part yet, you can go here. Discern Your Numbers I asked...
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Yvonne Root
May 3, 20232 min read
5 Strategies Discerning Construction Subcontractors Use to Prosper – Part 1
Understand Your Attitude, Disposition, and Inclinations Our family once took a short trip to Mexico with a goal in mind. Build a church....
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Yvonne Root
Apr 26, 20234 min read
Train Them Up
An ancient proverb says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” I was reading through...
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Yvonne Root
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Is a WIP Report Worth the Effort? Puzzle it Out
Indeed, effort is put into creating Work in Progress (WIP) reports. There is the further effort put into maintaining them. And even more...
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Yvonne Root
Apr 12, 20234 min read
5 Ways Subcontractors Can Boost Response from Their GCs
It can become downright frustrating when you need to hear back from someone, and they haven’t responded. Unresponsiveness may start as an...
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Yvonne Root
Apr 5, 20233 min read
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Interacting with Your Construction Accounting Team
Making the most of your relationship with your construction accounting team means that you’ll achieve better results with less hassle...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 29, 20234 min read
Upgrading Your Processes – Part 2
As fun as an old typewriter may be to look at – even play around with – it wouldn’t be of much use to your construction business...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 22, 20234 min read
Upgrading Your Processes – Part 1
Getting the Fire Going While knowing how to start a fire in the wilderness with only a few tools and a bit of wood can be a fun...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 15, 20233 min read
Envelope-Style Cash Management
Going With the Flow Cash Management in the construction industry is a make-it-or-break-it piece of financial administration. The flow of...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 9, 20234 min read
An Unusual Look at Change Orders
The Big Picture You get it. You know that change orders are woven into the fabric of construction contracting. Even if they aren’t...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Supply Chain Shenanigans
Just like shutting off the water source brings out thirst, messing with the supply chain brings out cravings. Ranging from toilet paper...
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Yvonne Root
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Purposeful, Productive, and Profitable Meetings
Even kids get it. You must meet if you’re going to be successful in your plans and endeavors. Owning or managing a construction...
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Yvonne Root
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Construction Company Balance Sheet
Financial Statements According to Investopedia, financial statements are written records that convey the business activities and the...
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Yvonne Root
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Construction Contractors with Class!
Construction Contractors with Class! Construction contractors with class are a cut above. By that, I mean those contractors who include...
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Yvonne Root
Jan 25, 20232 min read
Savvy Construction Contractors Use P&Ls
Profit and Loss Statement – Why Bother? The entries on a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement provide insight and knowledge about the...
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Yvonne Root
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Construction Business Acumen Lists
The foundational concept for the information that follows is this: Any successful business owners possess business acumen. A typical...
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Yvonne Root
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Employee Loyalty Does Exist!
Employee Loyalty Remember the M&M commercial where Santa and an M&M each declare that the other exists? They’re both astonished at the...
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Yvonne Root
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Relevant 2022 Reflection List
With Christmas only a few days away and New Year celebrations following soon after, we thought it was an excellent time to offer a list...
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Yvonne Root
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Fresh-Data and Decisions
Sometimes it seems we have data coming out our ears. From marketers to religious leaders, from school officials to medical providers,...
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Yvonne Root
Dec 8, 20222 min read
Adaptive for Construction Contractors
Myth: Construction Contractors don’t want to use new technology. Truth: Construction Contractors DO want technology that is easy to set...
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