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Aiming To Be a Best-In-Class Contractor? Start By Looking at a Supplemental Application 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Insurance, Risk Management
- February 25, 2025
By William Burke, Risk Strategies Company An insurance supplemental application is dreaded by agents and contractors alike. Most people involved with commercial insurance placements have completed a “supp app” as many call them. They are long, confusing, required and therefore synonymous with ‘punishment’. But for contractors wise enough to take a step back, they offer
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Why SUBExcel in Oklahoma City?! Let’s Count the Ways!0
- Always Something Awesome, CONSTRUCTION
- February 25, 2025
We hold SUBExcel in cities around the country, attracting a slightly different audience and vibe each year. It keeps the convention exciting, unique, and one more great way to meet new people in the industry. No matter where you’re from, businesses have similar woes and worries - just maybe a slightly different flavor. With SUBExcelREAD MORE
Lazy Marketing, Lazy Image!0
- Improving Productivity, Sales & Marketing
- February 25, 2025
By Tom Woodcock, Seal the Deal As I work with contractors all over the United States, I find a condition almost epidemic to our industry, “Lazy Marketing”! This mentality is especially true with smaller business owners. For an industry that works so diligently to build the facilities we work and live in, it truly boggles
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Survival Strategies for Small Subcontractors in a Big-Project World 0
- Best Practices, Insurance, Risk Management
- February 25, 2025
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Small subcontractors face a unique challenge in large commercial construction projects—big opportunities come with big risks. Long payment cycles, retainage withholding, and contract terms designed to protect general contractors and developers can make cash flow unpredictable. Without a solid strategy for managing payments, small businesses can quickly find themselves struggling to
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The Attire Advantage 0
- Improving Productivity, Leadership, Outlook & Trends, Workforce & Professional Development
- February 25, 2025
By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette In the professional world, first impressions are formed in an instant, and attire significantly influences those perceptions. While skill and expertise matter, how we present ourselves visually affects how we are received, how confident we feel, and ultimately, how successful we are in our interactions. Dressing with intention isn’t just
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Big Ideas for Small Business Success in Certified Payroll 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, TECHNOLOGY
- February 25, 2025
By Jack Biltis, eBacon Navigating certified payroll can feel overwhelming for small construction businesses, especially when pursuing government-funded projects. However, with the right strategies and tools, subcontractors and specialty trade contractors can simplify compliance while unlocking the benefits of lucrative government contracts. This article explores the essentials of certified payroll, common challenges faced by small businesses, and actionable strategies
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