Starting a Business?

If you are starting a business in the construction industry, you're at the right place.

Many contractors start a construction business with all the skills necessary to do the trade. But when you become a building contractor you need more than trade skills - you are responsible for marketing, estimating, pricing, sales, production, customer relations, employee relations and bookkeeping.

It's a daunting task but we have resources available to help you. Many of the resources we have for the construction industry are free, simply peruse our site using the links at the top. Be sure to spend time on the blog, where Michael posts valuable insights on construction business management on a regular basis.

The ideal "Small Business Start-Up" kit for contractors would include:

• The book, "Markup & Profit; A Contractor's Guide". Many construction business owners consider this book their business bible.
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• The 6-hour class based on the book. The class covers info in the book, but goes much deeper with many business management issues. You can learn more about the class here.
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• If you will be selling your services in the residential market, we strongly suggest "Profitable Sales, A Contractor's Guide".
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• "The Organized New Business". No one likes dealing with the paperwork, but this manual outlines very simply what is required and how to do it efficiently.

Be sure to signup for our free newsletter, and if you have any questions, give us a call. Our motto is "We Like to See The Good Guys Win" - if you are interested in owning and operating a profitable, honest business, if you intend to treat clients the way you wish to be treated, you're one of the good guys. We want to help.