Business Owners


Reduce Costs by Quantifying Your Waste By following the "what gets measured, gets managed" philosophy, you can reduce the amount of waste your business produces and save money in the process.
The Do's and Don'ts of Customer Service for Builders and Renovators Proper etiquette for service calls is often neglected, but customer service is key to showing prospective and current customers how seriously you take their business. Here are some tips to improve customer satisfaction.
Prepare for Your Company's Future The current economy may be in a downturn, but it won't last forever. Now is the time for business owners to plan and prepare to move their companies into the future.
Stay Competitive Through Better Bidding Here are a few ways to increase your chances of winning projects in a tough economy.
Reduce the Costs of Fleet Management Fleet owners can take a number of steps to keep costs down, despite the rising prices of fuel, insurance and maintenance.
The Benefits of Building a Company Intranet for Your Shop or Office Contract shops are increasing efficiency and boosting business after launching a company-only web site.
Prepare Your Facility for Summer The seasonal woes of heat, humidity and turbulent storms can be hard on your building?s interior and exterior. How can facilities managers prepare to weather the elements successfully?
Streamlining for a Slowing Economy Just because the economy is slowing down doesn?t mean you can sacrifice quality for your tenants. Here are a few ideas on retaining value while cutting costs.
Focus on Your Core Competencies, Develop New Ones In a challenging economy, resisting the urge to branch out may be difficult. But there are tools builders and renovators can utilize to stay true to their core competencies and still remain competitive.
How To Turn Prospects into Paying Customers According to these experts, here's how to get customer candidates in the door, and keep them there.
Marketing in a Down Economy Smarter, more focused marketing can help you ride out the recession by keeping your properties occupied.
10 Questions Builders Should Ask Clients Before the Job Begins To ensure that you and your clients understand the basics of how a project will progress, get an agreement in writing. Here are 10 pre-construction questions to ask clients before getting started.
Optimize Your Search Results Search engine optimization can help your web site get increased exposure in the highly competitive online marketplace. Follow these tips to spread the word online.
Lithium Ion and NiCd Batteries: A Side by Side Comparison This primer on lithium and nickel cadmium cordless power sources helps you select the best battery option for the job at hand.