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Yvonne Root
Mar 22, 20234 min read
Upgrading Your Processes – Part 1
Getting the Fire Going While knowing how to start a fire in the wilderness with only a few tools and a bit of wood can be a fun...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 15, 20233 min read
Envelope-Style Cash Management
Going With the Flow Cash Management in the construction industry is a make-it-or-break-it piece of financial administration. The flow of...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 9, 20234 min read
An Unusual Look at Change Orders
The Big Picture You get it. You know that change orders are woven into the fabric of construction contracting. Even if they aren’t...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Supply Chain Shenanigans
Just like shutting off the water source brings out thirst, messing with the supply chain brings out cravings. Ranging from toilet paper...
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Yvonne Root
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Purposeful, Productive, and Profitable Meetings
Even kids get it. You must meet if you’re going to be successful in your plans and endeavors. Owning or managing a construction...
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Yvonne Root
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Construction Company Balance Sheet
Financial Statements According to Investopedia, financial statements are written records that convey the business activities and the...
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Yvonne Root
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Construction Contractors with Class!
Construction Contractors with Class! Construction contractors with class are a cut above. By that, I mean those contractors who include...
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Yvonne Root
Jan 25, 20232 min read
Savvy Construction Contractors Use P&Ls
Profit and Loss Statement – Why Bother? The entries on a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement provide insight and knowledge about the...
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Yvonne Root
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Construction Business Acumen Lists
The foundational concept for the information that follows is this: Any successful business owners possess business acumen. A typical...
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Yvonne Root
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Employee Loyalty Does Exist!
Employee Loyalty Remember the M&M commercial where Santa and an M&M each declare that the other exists? They’re both astonished at the...
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Yvonne Root
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Relevant 2022 Reflection List
With Christmas only a few days away and New Year celebrations following soon after, we thought it was an excellent time to offer a list...
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Yvonne Root
Nov 30, 20224 min read
Build Holiday Traditions in Your Construction Business
It’s not too late! Creating a holiday tradition your employees enjoy, your clients appreciate, or your community (or another community)...
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Yvonne Root
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Colorful Thanksgiving
What’s Your Favorite Color? My grandkids learned a long time ago what my pat response was to the question, “What’s your favorite color?”...
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Yvonne Root
Nov 16, 20223 min read
An Unusual Look at KPIs
Because you are a construction contractor, there are two fundamental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) you hear about all the time. They...
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Yvonne Root
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Don’t Jump Off the Empire State Building!
I didn’t know much about the Empire State Building when I was a child – other than that you shouldn’t jump off it. I knew that because...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 26, 20223 min read
Strategy to Maintain Organized Work Sites
An unorganized or messy job site indicates to owners, potential clients, visitors, suppliers, and staff that efficiency is lacking. Here...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 19, 20223 min read
What to do When You’ve Messed Up
When I Messed Up The extended family had gathered. Cooking and chatter were going on. Adults were “catching up,” and children were...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 12, 20223 min read
Capable Construction Contractors Collaborate part 2
The first part of this two-part series aimed to supply food for thought concerning the benefits of collaborating; now, the focus will be...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Capable Construction Contractors Collaborate
Soup or Salad One evening, our extended family gathered at a local restaurant. The ordering process began with my uncle. After he had...
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Yvonne Root
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Invest in Continuous Improvement
While the idea of investing in your construction contracting business can run from purchasing new tools or equipment to spending on...
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