Expert Columns: Page 114

Building a Sellable Business Takes Patience and Persistence

The Contractor's Business Coach

Growing a business involves two internal challenges: figuring out how business systems should work and teaching employees how to follow those systems

Building a sellable business isn't a sprint, it's a marathon that takes patience, persistence and an unwavering focus on the final goal.

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Understanding Concrete Maturity for Curing Cold Weather Concrete Pours

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

The forming system has minimal impact on the early-age strength gain of concrete during cold weather.

Using Petrography to Understand and Resolve Scaling Issues

Figure 1: Reflected light photomicrograph of the polished surface of a core removed from a scaled sidewalk. The red arrows highlight microcracks subjacent to the scaled surface. This is an example of distress typical of classic freeze-thaw scaling.

Define Constructibility!

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Where are the obstruction-free vertical runs of 4' x 6' minimum cross section to permit vibrator insertion?

Reinstated Tax Extenders Have the Potential to Cut Your 2014 Tax Bill

GB Financial Services, LLC

Reinstated bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing can provide benefits to contractors, dealers, rental companies and even OEMs.

Motivate Employees with Incentive Compensation Programs

Construction Business Coaching

Results of incentive compensation programs are based on how the program is designed, implemented and managed

By setting the exact results you want your employees to achieve and measuring results, you can design an incentive compensation program that will reap rewards.

Time to Clean Up Your Business

GB Financial Services, LLC

Use the end of the year to evaluate your organization and enhance efficiencies to ensure a more profitable 2015.

It Takes a Team To Build a Business

The Contractor's Business Coach

A team of diverse skills and communication styles will be much more productive than one that is made up of the same type of people

It takes multiple people performing the everyday business tasks in order for your business to have work to put in and to get the work in.

The Secrets to Specifying Bonded Abrasive Polished Concrete for New Construction

Cuviello Concrete and Terrazzo Polishing

Proper sub-grade slab finishing will help prevent cracking which leads to a more aesthetically pleasing finish.

The Truth About High Humidity in New Foundations

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

The modeled look of a new concrete basement is evidence of the moisture that is still present at the surface and within the structure of the wall.

What Are Your Top Two Business Priorities?

Construction Business Coaching

Finding customers and keeping customers should be your construction business's top two priorities

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Learn the Old and New Tricks of the Trade

GB Financial Services, LLC

Get educated on the latest technologies in order to remain competitive in your bids.

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