Year-End Planning, Part 1
By Michael Stone – (Oct 15, 2019)Business planning isn’t exciting. But the effort you put into it has much to do with the results you’ll see next year and in years to come.
Year-End Planning, Part 2
By Michael Stone – (Oct 15, 2019)This is part two of our year-end planning paper. We’re going to pick this up by continuing an indepth look at your overhead budget for the coming year.
Paying a Bonus to Employees
By Michael Stone – (Oct 25, 2011)We are approaching the time of year when the subject of bonuses comes up. Your employees might be saying, “Do you suppose they will pay us a Christmas Bonus this year?”
Unlicensed Contractor
By Michael Stone – (Jul 20, 2010)The old law said that the owner could recover 100% of the money they had paid a contractor if it was found that the contractor did not have a valid license.
Audits Happen. Be Prepared.
By Michael Stone – (Jul 16, 2010)A contractor friend just went through an IRS audit. After going through all his records and asking a ton of questions, they said, "In my opinion, you owe us $22,000."
Construction Business Advertising Example
By Michael Stone – (May 22, 2009)I don’t know much about their company, but I do know they understand communication with their customers and all those they do business with.
Construction Company Structure
By Michael Stone – (May 29, 2008)Are you an LLC? S-Corp? C-Corp? Does it matter?
Calculate Your Cost Per Lead
By Michael Stone – (Feb 3, 2007)Knowing your cost per lead is important because it helps set your sales goals and advertising budget.