In the construction industry, unexpected challenges can arise at any moment. Numerous factors, from material delays to unforeseen weather conditions, can disrupt project timelines and budgets.
From terrorism to fire, from extreme weather or earthquakes to cyber-attacks – how would your business cope if it was affected? Would your staff know what to do? Would you be able to keep working?
That's why a contingency plan is crucial for construction contractors. It is not just a precaution but a necessity. Small construction businesses need to be prepared for a range of scenarios. Your company could avoid significant setbacks or closure with a solid contingency plan.
Read More
Topics:
Business Process Development For Construction,
Systems And Processes,
Contractors Emergency Marketing Plan,
Systems,
Construction Systems And Processes,
Contingency Plan For Construction Contractors
Stepping up your marketing game as a construction business owner is always a welcome topic in my client conversations. Often, contractors chat with me about the best way to promote their company, primarily because no one else is running it.
You may focus more on accounting and taxes at times, and at other times, your business may slow down, and sales become more challenging. Given this trend, establishing and maintaining connections with existing and potential customers has become more critical.
So, if you're looking to do some construction business promotions to attract more quality clients, what do you do, especially on your own? Here are some practical tips that I highly suggest to consider:
Read More
Topics:
Marketing Ideas For Contractors That Work,
Construction Marketing,
Contractors Emergency Marketing Plan,
Secrets Of Highly Successful Contractors,
Contractor Guidance
Construction contractors like you are primarily in the "Hurry Up" and "Wait" zone.
-
- Hurry up and answer the call from the customer.
- Wait to make the appointment.
- Hurry up and get to the job.
- Wait for the customer to come home to be available.
- Hurry up and create the proposal.
- Wait for a decision.
- When the client says "Yes," it is - wait for the Job Deposit.
- Wait to Start The Job
This Hurry Up and Wait for activity makes it hard for the contractor to schedule other jobs. Many contractors only hold a place open for the client once a job deposit has been received.
Read More
Topics:
Construction Company,
Marketing Ideas For Contractors That Work,
Marketing Tracking,
Construction Marketing,
Contractors Emergency Marketing Plan
