Tag: adaptation
These items have all been tagged with the tag "adaptation", You can see other tags in the Tag CloudConstruction Business Owner, March 2008
Editor’s Note: This is the third in our 2008 series of “Get Your Business to Work,” written by our regular columnist George Hedley.
The economy is changing faster than most businesses can adjust. Successful companies now need to work harder and more efficiently than ever to break-even. They need to be focused, nimble, fast and lean to produce profitable results. The companies who’ll emerge as leaders in the roller coaster economy will be different, innovative, cutting-edge and always achieve exceptional bottom-line results. They won’t be afraid to quickly abandon old customers, slow markets, poor employees and under-used equipment.Construction Business Owner, January 2008
Editor’s Note: Following is the last part of our eight part series called, “Better Next Year,” by Fred Ode, CEO, chairman and founder of Foundation Software.
This summer, I let go of familiar.
In response to my body’s need for a physical challenge and my brain’s demand for mental clarity, I took off on a solo backpacking trip through the Appalachian Trail. In just over two weeks, I covered more than 140 miles in Virginia and Tennessee and dropped twelve pounds along the way. I also went for days without showering, endured several severe thunderstorms and slept outside alone (except for the mice and other wild creatures I heard in the night).
Construction Business Owner, January 2008
The current sub-prime mortgage situation has dealt a serious blow to small and large homebuilders alike. Like all downturns, this too shall pass, but experts predict it may take quite a while for this housing market to stabilize. However, all is not lost: Commercial construction continues to thrive, and you can move your organization right into it.
Construction Business Owner, January 2008
Editor’s Note: Written by our regular columnist George Hedley, each monthly edition of Get Your Business to Work provides you with practical, immediately applicable business management tools to assist you on your path to building a successful, growing business.
Construction Business Owner, November 2007
Editor's Note: Following is part six of our eight part series called "Better Next Year," by Fred Ode, CEO, chairman and founder of Foundation Software.
Construction business owners, like a ship’s captain, must be prepared to steer their companies through the stormy waters and uncharted territory called change. To sit still amid changes happening within your market, your industry, and your competition is to risk sinking.
Construction Business Owner, May 2006
"Yes Joe, I already KNOW I need to go back to my existing client list."
I hear that from contractors all the time. They've been in business for several years, have personally dealt with a couple of hundred people and have them listed somewhere-on cards in a box, in an old rolodex or in their accounting software.
Construction Business Owner, June 2006
Fleet equipment is normally the single largest asset for construction companies. If operated and maintained efficiently, the fleet provides quality service and output to meet the needs of customers within reasonable costs. If operated or maintained inefficiently, the quality of service degrades and cost rises.
Construction Business Owner, August 2007
As the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, the Gulf Coast remains engaged in the most ambitious rebuilding effort in U.S. history.
Construction Business Owner, September 2006
The book, Younger Next Year, by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge M.D., is based on the premise that by the time you reach age fifty you have two choices about how your body will age: growth or decay. You can choose to lead a healthy, proactive lifestyle that promotes growth, or you can become sedentary and allow yourself to decay.
Construction Business Owner, September 2006
We are all aware of OSHA's site inspection activities, but many construction business owners may not be aware that OSHA maintains a comprehensive website that provides free information and training materials on Safety for employers to use in developing their safety programs. Here is an example from the "OSHA Handbook for Small Business", that is available on the website (http://www.osha.gov/), which we feel you will find useful.
