Resources – Strategic Planning

Article by Tom Dedin

Many times entrepreneurs set out to start their own business. Excited and passionate about what they do and ready to conquer the market, they really have not taken the time to plan properly. This means that the business in which they are about to invest and to assume many risks will start on a “flimsy” foundation. I see it every day in the construction world. An employee says to himself, “I would like to own my own business and make the big money and be independent….” So they head out starting their own business only to find that running a sustainable business not only takes the knowledge of the trade, but the knowledge of some fundamental business skills as well.

Article by Tom Dedin

Many times entrepreneurs set out to start their own business. Excited and passionate about what they do and ready to conquer the market, they really have not taken the time to plan properly. This means that the business in which they are about to invest and to assume many risks will start on a “flimsy” foundation. I see it every day in the construction world. An employee says to himself, “I would like to own my own business and make the big money and be independent….” So they head out starting their own business only to find that running a sustainable business not only takes the knowledge of the trade, but the knowledge of some fundamental business skills as well.

Webinar with Randy Diner

In this webinar Randy Diner, long time business owner and founding Partner of Construcutus International, will present a process of due diligence that will allow you to evaluate and truthfully consider a business opportunity. And is it good or bad for you and your company?

Workbook created by Henry Goudreau

There is no such thing as down-time in a down economy!

Article by Randy Diner

Many of us have been hypnotized with the illusions of success and greater wealth from new markets for our company’s services. If we could add new markets or new services ; perhaps acquire another company, could we not take our current revenues and profitability and just double them with the addition of a new market or acquisition of another company ? Could we not just take our current team, our operation, overlay it on a new operation, and hit a home run on profitability?

Article by Sheila Stewart

1. Manage in good times for bad times. Bill Gates adopted a more prudent approach and Microsoft has always maintained one year’s worth of salaries in the bank. They started this when they had just a handful of employees and are said to still maintain that cautious philosophy today.

Article by Sheila Stewart

Having worked with thousands of business owners and dealt with my own issues as an entrepreneur, I have found there are 7-key elements that women need in order to Survive and Thrive in business.