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Big dreams, big projects: How do you play and win?

Construction Marketing Ideas

The government’s local agency (the National Capital Commission) set a competition, inviting four short-list proponents to develop conceptual plans (with compensation of $45,000 just for completing the plan). We’re in the midst of one of these major project decisions as the Canadian federal government prepares to release 9.3

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Pricing and sales compensation: Making it work

Construction Marketing Ideas

The publication’s sales representatives negotiated deals with advertisers way below the publication’s rate card — and (to add to the problem), the publication had no system to manage and monitor overdue accounts. This allows room for some negotiation if it is appropriate, but prevents giving away the store.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

As necessary, allow counsel to deal directly with the OSHA inspector. Prior to that time, you may request an informal settlement conference with the OSHA Area Office to negotiate a settlement. The Review Commission assigns the case to one of many administrative law judges located throughout the country. Department of Labor.

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Do Pawn Shops Take Steel-Toe Boots?

Work Gearz

Selling your boots will get you a much better deal than leaving or even selling them at a pawn shop where you will only receive a fraction of the actual price. A pawnbroker will be ready to negotiate with you only if you bring them something of extremely high value like a pair of limited edition designer footwear. Pros: No listing fee.

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6 Phases of the Construction Process

Chianelli Estimating

The first stage of a construction project, called the conceptual phase, deals with the broad strokes of a construction project and begins to identify how objectives can be most efficiently met. Commissioning and Turnover Stage. The first step taken after the conceptual phase is the planning and design phase. Construction Stage.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Taylor plus Alcoa Mayor Don Mull, Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell and Blount County Commission Chairman Jerome Moon joined in announcing the expansion. Over several months, the partnership engaged in negotiations with Alcoa to broker a deal to create the capital investment and jobs,” Daniels said.

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Another look at performance-based leads services: What are the boundaries of good value?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Servicewhale.com offers a pay-if-successful revenue model, but is it a good deal for contractors? And the sales commission/referral fee, while significant, isn’t in my opinion too bad, considering it is an exclusive lead without direct price competition. The renovatesimply.com contractor landing page.