November 2004
Productive developments
Creating an environment that exudes a corporate culture geared toward overachieving is key
in any industry.
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October 2004
Strategic planning
Many business owners decide to go into business for themselves as a result of the confidence they
have in their technical expertise and skill in their chosen field.
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August 2004
Employee Motivation
The focus of a productivity-based excess profit incentive system is to reward the employee
based on the work performed over and above the minimum profit standards established by management,
as opposed to a bonus given based on entitlement.
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July 2004
Construction Today
Survival Strategies - Are you and your company prepared to be in this business for the long haul?
Ten guidelines will help you grow your contracting operation and overcome obstacles.
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July 2004
Forward Thinking
Many entrepreneurs and top executives are fortunate enough to achieve early business success. However,
to sustain growth and enjoy real long-term success in a global economy, it is important to follow a
guideline. Long-term business success is tied to three key factors — cash flow, profitability and ease
of operations.
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July 2004
Game Plan
Sometimes business success depends on making the transformation from technical expert to master strategist...
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June 2004
Direct Results
Nearly anyone can start a business, but it takes more than technical expertise and gut instinct to grow
it successfully. Here are the top 10 reasons businesses fail, and what you can do to support your success.
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June 2004
What Your Last Boss Never Taught You About Management Skills
Since the Middle Ages, the apprentice system has been a formalized concept of on-the-
job training. But no matter how well an apprentice learns the craft, the teacher still
retains critical information.
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May 2004
Accelerate Business Profitability
Nearly everything an entrepreneurial contractor learns about the business of being a contractor comes from
previous business experience.
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April 2004
Still Time to Reduce Year-End Taxes
Advice for Businesses and Individuals Reviewing Their Year-End 2003 and Fiscal 2004 Finances.
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