Entries Tagged Planning

Building information modeling (BIM) is continuing to grow and evolve in commercial construction. It helps manage projects more efficiently with greater productivity...

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that none of us can predict what tomorrow will bring. Lockdowns, economic unrest, countless...

Every business owner wants to make more money — and many of us rely on marketing and advertising to do so. We...

Imagine this scenario: A plumber named Charlie runs a successful business in his hometown. Everything operates smoothly until Charlie passes away unexpectedly, throwing...

When you first started your plumbing business, you glimpsed a future you felt confident pursuing. Maybe you had a dream so big...

If you own or manage a plumbing business — or hope to someday — sometimes it’s hard not to get caught up...

What’s the best way to make an informed, analytical decision about the future of your business, whether it’s to add a new...

It’s been a heck of a year. You’re probably tired. And the last thing you want to think about is what’s next....

How serious is labor and material management to your business? Serious enough to have a better process in place to account for...

In my previous article, I explored the SWOT analysis grid, a widely used business tool that helps entrepreneurs make big decisions in an...

Many business owners today simply do not adequately plan their succession. Reasons for procrastination vary and include not wanting to leave or...

As a business owner, when you start making plans for the coming year, it’s important to step back and take a long,...

There’s no need to beat around the bush: 2020 has been a rough year for pretty much everyone. And it’s not over...

Many owners of both small and large family businesses are reluctant to undertake succession planning and end up doing so as a...