Business Management
Construction Business Best Practices Series, Step 3: Organized and Systemized Business
George Hedley helps you reach entrepreneurial excellence.
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George Hedley
George Hedley, CPBC, is a professional construction business coach, consultant and popular speaker. He helps contractors to build better businesses; grow, profit, develop management teams; improve field production and get their companies to work.He is the bestselling author of “Get Your Construction Business To Always Make A Profit!,” available on amazon.com. Email Hedley at [email protected] to sign up for his free e-newsletter, start a personalized BIZCOACH program, attend his educational webinars, watch his YouTube channel, download online courses or utilize his contractor templates. Visit hardhatbizcoach.com for more information.
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Business Management
August 2007: Straight Answers to Tough Questions
Construction business professionals answer tough questions about construction business management. -
Business Management
Construction Business Best Practices Series, Step 6: Field Operational Systems
When is the last time you had a job go according to your plan? Do your field crews perform their work exactly the way you want? Do key people make good decisions without asking you first? Do your superintendents meet their schedules and commitments? Do your foremen take responsibility and accountability for quality, safety and customer satisfaction? Do all of your crews follow your instructions and do things the same way? Do some field teams have less problems, punch-list items and mistakes than others? -
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Business Management
If You Could Start Your Construction Business Over, What Would You Do Differently?
Think of all the decisions you made over the last five to ten years that brought you to where you are today. Now think of all the decisions you didn’t make but wish you had. Remember when you were busy signing new contracts, getting plenty of business, trying to juggle all your commitments, scheduling crews, putting out fires and doing everything you could to keep everyone happy? During this time, it was hard to do everything you wanted to do.Many construction business owners have postponed making good critical decisions because of stress and their workload. Some of these might have included: Today, my most requested speech topic is “How to get your business to work in a tough economy.” During this presentation, I ask everyone... -
Accounting
What is Your Real Profit Margin?
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Business Management
Should We Close Our Construction Business?
George Hedley answers questions about your struggling construction company. -
Business Management
New Year’s Resolutions That Work For You And Your Construction Business
As the year-end approaches, you get a little stressed-out over all the commitments you have. This added stress and responsibility brings out the worst in how you handle your personal life and business pressures. Plus, you know you need to make a list of resolutions to improve your life and better manage your business or career.Why should you make New Year’s resolutions? Because you can do a better job and become a better person. Right? I am sure you admire another business owner who seems to have it together and generates more business than you. Or a competitor who seems to get all the good jobs. Or a peer who makes more money than you. Or a family who looks like they live the perfect... -
Accounting
Avoid Confusion When Calculating Your Billing Rate
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Accounting
Get Your Business to Work Part 6: Boost Your Bottom Line with These Last 5 Business Tools
Maximizing your profit must be a top priority right along with getting your projects completed. Focusing on increasing your net profit will boost your bottom line and allow you to make a lot more money.