Executive Summary: Do two things today to improve your company: (1) check to make sure you are current on your 940 and 941 taxes and (2) make sure you’re reviewing your fuel bill. Confirm you’re current on your 940 and 941 payments. The federal Form 940 is used to pay...
Credit Unions versus Banks
Executive Summary: A credit union is a viable option for many small businesses. Consider the advantages of a credit union over a traditional bank. What is a credit union? It’s “big bank lite”. It’s a bank with checking accounts and savings accounts, with mobile...
Build your Business into a Machine
Executive Summary: Without solid processes and controls in place, too many decisions can be left in the hands of employees who approach things in very different ways. The end result is that executive management has no consistency in the data presented to them....
Why Hire a Management Consultant?
Executive Summary: Consultants sometimes carry a bad rap for what they do. They’re expensive and actual or perceived value is not recognized in their effort. Consider what they do bring to the table that your firm cannot. What does a management consultant do? At the...
Construction Contract Review Basics
Executive Summary: Each day we hand contracts down to our subs or we are signing contracts down from Owners or General Contractors. Know some of the basics of what to look for here. What is and when will I ever use a Contract? A contract is a laying out of the...
Why is the Accounting Department Telling Me How to Estimate?
Executive Summary: Estimators know the construction work while the accountants know the financials. These two parties must work in harmony to benefit the company and their own livelihoods. This article recognizes the needs of both parties. The dilemma and end...