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10 Guidelines For Fostering Good Teamwork

Building trust and accountability requires standards, attention, and keeping your cool.

Open the Door to Better Sales in 2010

Drastic price increases require a clearly defined sales process.

20 Questions with Bary Sherman

Bary Sherman, who has has helped companies of all sizes become more efficient while reducing stress through his company’s Personal Effectiveness Program (PEP), discusses vintage cowboy hats, making fine wine and controlling email.

Downturn Made Contractors Stronger

I observed five trends in 2009 that helped contractors not only survive in a bad economy-but thrive in a bad economy.

Tactics for Avoiding Lawsuits

Litigation is always the result of a failure of people to deal with each other reasonably.

Get Noticed with Interactive Advertising

How to make customer connections online.

How to Get Paid Fast

Why commercial contractors need to get 'tough' on payments.

Lighten Up With These Management Lessons

By Terry Tanker. I though I would take a break from all of the serious management issues I normally write about and have a little fun. There are lessons buried in these humorous tales, but you'll laugh while you learn.

More of What I Learned About Twitter Marketing

Way back in July of 2009, I explained how I use twitter. A lot has changed since then, so this is an update on how I tweet. As a business owner, you can adopt my techniques to use twitter as a marketing tool.

20 Questions with Dave Musial

Dave Musial, CEO of Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning in Chicago, discusses management philosophy, growth and controlling healthcare costs

How to Reduce Interruptions and Improve Focus

Fewer interruptions will save valuable time that everyone can use to get more work done in less time; have more time for daily planning; and schedule time to think, read, and learn more about your business.

5 Ways to Generate Business

Everyone knows that 2009 was not a great year economically. Some contractors did well. Perhaps they were not as profitable as they were in 2008, but they still were profitable. What did they do differently?

It’s Better To Be a Leader Than a Manager

For nearly 30 years I have rarely used the word manager, preferring to use the term leader.

Give Your Company the "Green" Light

Contractors that provide high-quality products and services are already being environmentally responsible. Isn’t it time you told your customers?

Carefully Consider Coverage for Liability

Too often, customers do not appreciate that such demands for protection against damages cannot be accommodated without exceptional costs that translate into significantly higher prices for services.

How I Use RSS To Manage Information

Are you as overwhelmed with information as I am? I've found that RSS technology really helps.

5 Must-Dos for Increasing Sales Through a Credit Programs

Your ability to use financing to close sales can be a key differentiator from your competitors because offering payment options makes it less likely your customers will take their business elsewhere.

20 Questions with Dave Pearson

Dave Pearson, president and general manager of Airwell-Fedders, discusses changes underway at the international company as it emerges from bankruptcy.

Creating a Problem-Prevention Culture

Training for "process awareness" can stop mistakes before they reach customers, saving money and ensuring repeat business.

Making The Transition From Planning to Doing

Defining success, documenting plans, and asking questions are keys.