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Uncover bottom-line profits

The Contractor's Business Coach

Increase bottom-line profits by instituting Standard Operating Procedures, reducing waste and clearing "dead inventory"

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Get Higher Margins by Changing Business Strategy and Mindset

Construction Business Coaching

Trying to win enough volume to keep busy with low margin, high competition work will keep you poor and stop you from having enough positive cash-flow to grow your company

The average construction business owner is satisfied only making between 2% and 4% pre-tax net profit. You don't have to settle for low margins.

Consistency is Key to High-Quality Customer Service

Signature Worldwide

To achieve legendary customer service, your expectations of employees must be clear

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Calculate How to Cover Construction Business Costs to Get to Profits

GB Financial Services, LLC

Know what you need to cover and control fixed costs for your construction business in order to start making money more quickly.

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Make a Difference by Delivering Great Customer Service

Signature Worldwide

Great customer service can elevate your company's image in the eyes of your customers, and these five tips can help you achieve better customer service

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Tips for Avoiding 3 Common DEF Problems

Volvo Construction Equipment

Avoid engine-related service calls due to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).

The three most common issues surrounding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) are inadvertently putting DEF into the diesel tank, DEF contamination and improper handling of DEF.

Seek Outside Advice to Improve Your Construction Company's Success

Construction Business Coaching

The best advice you can get is from experienced, unbiased professionals who know your business, can offer real steps to improve and are not afraid of telling you the truth

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Make Wise Use of Technological Advancements to Grow Top Line and Reduce Expenses

Detmer Consulting Inc.

Don’t take the plunge into any investment in technology without adequate research. By the same token, don’t put off making these decisions so long that you miss the extra profit that enhanced technology can produce.

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Make Your First Impression Count

Signature Worldwide

Whether over the phone or in person, how your employees greet customers can have a significant effect on business.

How you and your employees greet customers has a significant effect on your business.

How to Get Aggressive with Pricing Without Sacrificing Profits

GB Financial Services, LLC

You can afford to aggressively price construction services provided you keep other business costs under control.

You can afford to get aggressive with pricing as long as you keep other costs under control.

Propane Autogas Fueling Infrastructure Can be Scaled for Any Fleet

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

Five scenarios allow Propane Autogas to scale to your fleet

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6 Tips for Boosting Your Bid Winning Percentage

Caterpillar - Cat

17%: That’s the average bid-winning percentage for general construction contractors. Here are six things you can do to beat the odds.

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