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How Successful Contractors Motivate Employees
Written by Liz Broadway   

Construction Business Owner, June 2009

In soft construction markets, it may be difficult to conduct business as usual. The stresses of not knowing when work will resume, uncertainty about finances and headcount, plus the everyday challenges of operations can have a depressing effect on morale if some key metrics are not in place. Key employees may wonder if it's time to look elsewhere. At a time when fringe benefits may be scaled back, contractors need to consider prudent ways to retain and motivate their employees.

Tags: 2009 June Issue , construction owner , human resources

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No. 7: Game Saving Plays: Over/Under Billing and Bonding Reports
Written by Mike Ode   

Construction Business Owner, August 2009

Editor's Note: This is the seventh article in the series, "Software Feature Line-Ups," by Mike Ode. Each article focuses on must-have accounting software features. To read the previous article, click here.

When the game is on the line, not many coaches would send an inexperienced rookie to the plate. Similarly, project owners today are managing their risks by requiring that contractors obtain bonding. As it turns out, bonding can be good for contractors, too. Not only does a surety bond confirm the contractor's financial credibility, it may also provide construction owners with a competitive edge when bidding for new jobs.

Tags: 2009 August Issue , technology

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