Employees to Volume Ratio
By Michael StoneIn our book we talk about the ratio of employees to dollar volume of business. Many contractors ignore this ratio and get caught up in the urgency of building a job.
Rounding Up, not Down
By Michael StoneWhen we talk about making money, it's rarely about big chunks of change. One overlooked item that costs money is rounding numbers. For instance, your markup.
Construction Cash Flow and Business Success
By Michael StoneConstruction cash flow is like every other business; there must be more cash flowing in than flowing out or the business won’t survive.
Payment Schedules for Cash Flow
By Michael StoneA good payment schedule keeps you paid for the work you are doing. If you're using a 1/3, 1/3 and 1/3 schedule, you are financing most of the job out of your pocket.
Overhead Creep
By Michael StoneOverhead creep is one of those subtle things that business owners often don’t notice. It leads to cash flow problems real quick.