Tips & Advice
Hiring the Right Employee – Why You Should Get Emotional About It
You’ve got a problem! It’s a good problem, but still a problem. You’ve grown and you need to start hiring some help. This is a …
Cash Flow Strategy For Contractors
With 2014 building starts on the rebound perhaps the most important question for contractors is not, “where is the business,” but, “where is the cash?” According to …
8 Best Mobile Apps for General Contractors
At Armstrong Steel we make sure we deliver the best metal building that we can. A portion of our success is attributed to our dedication …
6 Reasons Your Small Business Should Be Blogging
Having trouble making your business stand out from the crowd? What can you do that will help customers notice you among the sea of competitors …
6 Things a Contractor Should Consider When Bidding Government Projects
As a contractor, one of the keys to success is diversifying your project line-up. This is important in every business, but the benefits to a …
The Importance of A Work/Life Balance
It’s so easy for me to get caught up in tasks at work that I end up staying late at the office. By the time …
5 Reasons To Get Serious About a CRM Solution…Right Now!
When you first start a business one of the biggest challenges you’re going to face is how you actually do things. In the beginning, you …
Increase Your Restaurant’s Profits During Football Season
Fantasy teams are drafted. Preseason cuts are gone. Football season is upon us. In big cities as well as small towns, crowds leave their steel …
5 Ways Contractors Can Make Money in the Winter
Winter can be a difficult time for contractors. Jobs are in short supply and working conditions can be harsh. When the weather becomes colder, it …
Successfully Handing Off Your Family Business to the Next Generation
Family businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. They help communities flourish, pay taxes and most importantly, they create jobs. But not all of …
Quit Your Day Job: Turn Your Garage Into Your Office
Do you have an idea for a product that you know would blow competition out of the water? Are you working for a company and …