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Preferences and freedom: The perils and challenges in starting a new construction business

Construction Marketing Ideas

It isn’t easy to get started in the construction business. Can we learn some secrets of business success at general contractors’ association meetings? Well, if you are thinking of “success” like the diet fad pills or the “make money fast” internet scams, you’ll likely be disappointed.

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Irritating sales and marketing: Are you responsible?

Construction Marketing Ideas

If you feel you are a “marketing target”, you will run for the hills to avoid being the bulls-eye. The line “if we call enough people, someone will buy” has some truth, and explains scam operations. I’m in the advertising business, so don’t mind. But it still feels creepy.

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When should you write, phone or visit — rather than email — someone?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Cold-call telemarketing should have limited application for virtually any architectural, engineering or construction business. Too many people like to strategize the best time to call another business person. So how do you reach out to people when you really need or want business? In general, don’t do it.

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What happens when a sales hiring consultant eats his “own dog food”?

Construction Marketing Ideas

His experience reflects my own observations about the sales hiring process — and conversations with other business leaders. I’ve decided that “solving” the sales hiring challenge will be my biggest business priority in 2013. ” will say: ”We can’t find enough great sales reps.”

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Why It’s Critical to Have a Sound Cybersecurity Strategy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

However, as the world around us has digitized and we’re more reliant on technology for every aspect of our lives, data security has become a priority — both in our personal lives and in our businesses. And for cyber criminals it’s big business. The New Norm. In 2018, $1.5

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Would you apply for this job?

Construction Marketing Ideas

The reason: They think, act, and relate like real business owners, accepting both the risks and rewards of entrepeneurship. Problematic areas, cited below in general and not in specific to avoid running up against my policy never to name individuals or organizations in any identifiable negative light, include: The scammer.

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Steps to Counter the Economic Slide

Constructor Marketing that Works

Preventive maintenance is even more important to avoid or eliminate costly ''surprises''. During a recession, many business owners wish their services were commoditized. Yet, the contracting service businesses will likely see little real downturn in need. Desperate people do desperate things.) My point: Separate yourself NOW.