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Serious And Funny Construction Definitions Contractors Enjoy Reading

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Bad Numbers - Lead to bad decisions / cash shrinks / business unstable / bankruptcy or failure. Bankruptcy - Result of saving money on bookkeeping and making decisions on garbage reports. Bid - A wild guess carried out to two decimal places. Bid Collector - Customer looking for cheap contractor.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to — as many states do require specific licensing for plumbing businesses. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to — as many states do require specific licensing for electrical businesses. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court.

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Vaughan Buckley on Restarting a Former Katerra Factory

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VB: I’m referring to the cabinets and components that go with kitchens. PB: What is happening with former Katerra customers whose projects were left stranded by the bankruptcy? I think our first few hundred kitchens are built and have either been delivered or installed at this point. Off-Site: a Total Cost Analysis for Home Builders.

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

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What to do when you can’t afford a QS and you heedlessly bid less than a project ends up costing you? What can I do besides bankruptcy? A proven way to find good contractors to add to your bid list, is to ask design consultants to refer contractors with whom they have worked with on successful projects. Improper planning.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

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We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to — as many states do require specific licensing for roofing businesses. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court.