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I Got the Bid and Other Contractor Horror Stories
Have you ever “gone for it” only to discover that you hadn’t really prepared to take care of it? Have you ever thought, “This will get...

Yvonne Root
Jul 24, 20246 min read


How to Tell These Twins Apart – COGS or OPEX
The summer between my freshman and sophomore years in high school, I was given one of my most fun babysitting jobs. A professor at the...

Yvonne Root
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Construction Contractors Need Attitude!
The ability to adjust to the proper constructive attitude of the moment sets leaders of quality construction businesses apart.

Yvonne Root
May 29, 20243 min read


Building the Invisible (so you can build the visible)
Building in Rosyconstructionland In Rosyconstructionland, everything goes right from preplanning to project completion. All material...

Yvonne Root
May 23, 20244 min read


The Burden of Neglecting Labor Burden
Even though some refer to their vehicle as their “wheels,” it would be at least a tad bit crazy to neglect putting tires on those wheels...

Yvonne Root
May 8, 20243 min read


When Heads Down Won’t Cut It
A Heads Down Story I recently encountered a heads-down worker. She was courteous and kind when we first stepped into the space where she...

Yvonne Root
May 1, 20245 min read


Meet Our Operations Coordinator and Juggler Extraordinaire!
When we learned that today is International Jugglers Day, we knew it was time to introduce you to our Operations Coordinator, Jennifer...

Yvonne Root
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Celebrating the Hidden Accomplishments
Some accomplishments are right out there in the open, easy to spot, and often accompanied by great fanfare – for example, graduations,...

Yvonne Root
Apr 10, 20244 min read


Living Your Life On Purpose - part 2
In my previous post, Living Your Life On Purpose, I said I would provide examples of real people living real lives with real purpose....

Yvonne Root
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Meet the Advocate Evangelist at The Profit Constructors
When the team at The Profit Constructors drilled down to what our firm provides for our clients – seeking to encapsulate it in one word –...

Yvonne Root
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Growth May Not Mean What You Think It Does
I watched the reaction in his eyes and face when I told my friend that one of the criteria our team uses when determining whether we will...

Yvonne Root
Mar 6, 20243 min read


A Guide to Auditing Expenses – Part 4
Auditing a Few More Things In the first part of this 4-part series concerning auditing expenses in your construction business, I...

Yvonne Root
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Drawing Back the Curtain: It’s About Quality Assurance
It’s time to shine the spotlight on a team member at The Profit Constructors! Who Leslie Is Leslie King, our Quality Assurance Manager,...

Tonya Schulte
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Department of Labor New Rules for Worker Classification: Contractors Listen Up
The Federal Department of Labor just passed new stricter rules about worker classification. Here’s what that means for construction...

Yvonne Root
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Improve Your Construction Business: Clear the Mental Clutter
The National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) reminds us that January is the Get Organized Month or GO...

Yvonne Root
Jan 3, 20243 min read


The Month Doesn’t End Until I Say It Does!
If you’re not in the accounting field, you may not understand why the accounting professional can boldly hold up his or her hand and...

Yvonne Root
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Construction Contractor: Are You Tenacious or Are You a Stubborn Old Coot?
The answer to the question concerning Tenacity or Stubbornness is probably “yes.” And there is a reason for that. Your good attributes –...

Yvonne Root
Nov 22, 20233 min read


Timely Quotes From American Veterans
Because Veteran’s Day is coming up this week, and because we often focus on leadership skills in the posts that find their way to this...

Yvonne Root
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Running Your Construction Business is like Playing a Game of Cards
You Must Be Familiar with the Rules Just like there are different rules for different card games, there are different rules for different...

Yvonne Root
Nov 1, 20234 min read


What Is Occupational Fraud? What Should You Do About It?
When I was young, the latched screen door was often the only deterrent our family had against unwanted visitors. And as we all know, that...

Yvonne Root
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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