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How to Stay Competitive & Profitable

Construction Business Owner

How to Stay Competitive & Profitable ccapoccia Mon, 03/18/2024 - 09:20 Through working closely with fence contractors, general contractors and dealers over the years, I’ve seen one issue come up repeatedly for construction business owners: getting the balance between pricing and profitability right.

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Profit Starts With Knowing Your Numbers

Construction Business Owner

Profit Starts With Knowing Your Numbers ccapoccia Mon, 03/11/2024 - 10:15 The key to building a successful construction business: knowing and managing your numbers. You can’t bid projects right unless you know your job costs, production rates, actual overhead and profit goal.

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How to Stop Profit Margin Fade

Construction Business Owner

How to Stop Profit Margin Fade ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:03 The No. 1 challenge many contractors face is profit shrinkage or profit margin fade. The result is a lower profit margin than expected, or profit margin fade or shrinkage.

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Draft Your Org Chart for Growth & Profit

Construction Business Owner

Draft Your Org Chart for Growth & Profit ccapoccia Mon, 05/06/2024 - 13:20 Many contractors want to grow their companies to the next level but can’t and therefore don’t. They usually get stuck at a certain size and stop growing for multiple reasons.

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Boost Profitability: Invest in a Construction Software Platform Today

To maximize your construction firm's profitability with a construction-specific software platform, your firm will be able to streamline every aspect of your operations.

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How Meaningful Time Maximizes Profits

Construction Business Owner

How Meaningful Time Maximizes Profits. Alex Headley. Mon, 10/25/2021 - 07:30. Most successful construction companies are owned and managed by a dedicated and hardworking entrepreneur who excels at pricing, estimating and building strong customer relationships.

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Correlating Your Business Model to Profitability

Construction Business Owner

Correlating Your Business Model to Profitability ccapoccia Tue, 07/25/2023 - 04:48 Whether you identify your business model or not, your company does have one. One perspective gained was the disparity in profitability across companies with similar projects, specialties and size.

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Drive Profitability With a Construction-Specific ERP

For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance.

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

From improved collaboration and smarter decision-making to cost savings and increased agility, see how the right technology can help you build a more resilient, scalable, and profitable business.

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Forecasting With Confidence: How Contractors Can Solve Four Common Challenges

In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. Key Objectives: Profit Margin Optimization 📊 Set prices that maintain healthy profit margins, ensuring financial stability and supporting long-term growth.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job.