Yvonne Root
Train Them Up
An ancient proverb says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” I was reading through...
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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
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
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 8, 20222 min read
Adaptive for Construction Contractors
Myth: Construction Contractors don’t want to use new technology. Truth: Construction Contractors DO want technology that is easy to set...
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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 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 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
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Your Construction Company has a Vibe
So, What is a Vibe? One dictionary describes it this way: a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and...
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Yvonne Root
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Cash Flow Strategies
Cash flow management is key to running a successful construction contracting business. You need to earn more money than you spend each...
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Yvonne Root
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Thinking of Influence – For Construction Contractors
Put simply, if you’re the owner or manager of a construction company, you are an influencer. Like it or not, for good or for bad, what...
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Yvonne Root
Jan 5, 20222 min read
Take a Break!
The Explanation If you’re reading this, chances are you’re someone connected to the construction industry. We know that because we’ve...
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Yvonne Root
Dec 29, 20213 min read
And Then There Was a New Year!
Sometimes there are hard stops (like the end of the year,) and sometimes there are flows (like the middle of winter) that coincide or...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 20, 20212 min read
The Story of Client Convenience
There has been a focus on using SEO to improve your online presence within our last three posts. If you haven’t already checked them out...
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Yvonne Root
Oct 14, 20212 min read
The Marketing Tool You Wish You Understood
Question: How can I get my construction company noticed online? Answer: Rev up your Search Engine Optimization. Like many other...
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Yvonne Root
Aug 12, 20213 min read
Construction Associations for Profit and Pleasure
If you are unsure of the ROI of joining a construction association, you may not have considered the various benefits. Read on. What You...
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Yvonne Root
Jul 14, 20212 min read
You Already Have a Mission Statement
Mission Statement Every construction company has a mission statement. The only question is whether the statement is: Intentional Informed...
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Yvonne Root
Jul 7, 20214 min read
Efficiency Matters
A loving and caring marriage doesn’t necessarily follow a full-out gorgeous wedding. In the same way, knowing a few efficiency techniques...
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Yvonne Root
May 5, 20212 min read
Inspire Your Team – Leadership part 1
Do What You Say You Will Do Before you can successfully complete the mission of doing what you say you will do, you must cross three...
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Yvonne Root
Mar 16, 20213 min read
Neighbors, Friends, and Family WOM series
In the last post. you learned about the upcoming series of articles having to do with word of mouth strategies. These strategies are...
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