If you’ve had trouble finding and hiring the right people to grow your remodeling business, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent study showed that nearly half of small business owners are finding it difficult to find qualified employees. With advancements in technology impacting so much of how we do business, the question is, is
Tracking and accounting for employee time has come a long way from its simple beginnings. WHICH CAME FIRST? In this country, the credit for the first employee timekeeping device goes to Willard Le Grand Bundy who took out a patent in 1890 although his may not actually have been the first time clock. He and
length 3:10 (not including bonus content) I talk to dozens of remodelers each week and one of the most common concerns I hear these days is, “I’m trying to hire more people and we’re not finding anyone.” Well, unfortunately, this situation isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, experts predict that high employment in the construction
length 4:34 (not including bonus content) Most entrepreneurs have many great talents but they often think they can do it all. Well, by trying to do every task in the company yourself, you can really put your growth ambitions on the curb. This is true regardless of whether you’re a $500,000 company or a $5
Hiring a salesperson can be a fantastic move for you and your company. But before you hire, you have to decide how you’re going to pay this person. Although we’ve all heard the notion that money is not a primary motivator, this isn’t the case for salespeople. At least it shouldn’t be. Individuals not motivated
Change is the key to business if you want better results, happier clients, and increased profits. But have you ever tried to make a change in the way you do business, only to have your employees ignore the new procedure? Or worse, sabotage it? It’s not uncommon. Just because you may understand the need for
I was interacting with a younger contractor about his search for an estimator. Here is what the contractor wrote to me: I wanted to get your opinion on a quick question. How much weight should I be placing on age when looking at potential candidates for the Estimator? Ideally I would really like to have
Have you ever hired a great new employee, only to have him leave six months later? You’re not alone. According to The Society for Human Resources Management, the chances of a new hire leaving in the first 18 months can be as high as 50 percent. With the economy heating up, many remodelers are in
Are you one of the many remodelers who are trying to hire more carpenters? Have you been frustrated because no one is applying for your position? Well, you’re not alone. It’s all over the headlines: Construction Labor in Demand. Shortage of Carpenters Affecting Remodeling Companies. Now that the economy is coming back, Carpenters are in
While doing a little Sunday morning reading this weekend past, I stumbled across an interesting study conducted by the University of British Columbia in 2011. Their paper, A Social Context Model of Envy and Social Undermining, revealed the components necessary for sabotaging a coworker. Sabotage can include spreading rumors, withholding important information, or secretly sabotaging
