Electical Contractor

In some ways, there is no difference between small and large contractors. Each one earns its own reputation based on its quality of work and customer service. That reputation, in turn, determines today’s success and tomorrow’s viability. And yet there are major differences.

Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano recently announced new guidance for businesses to plan for and respond to the upcoming flu season.

Despite the dire predictions and handwringing surrounding you, it is possible to prosper during tough times. Be aware of the most common events that lead to contractor failures, and you can adjust your business strategy to avoid them. Watch for these warning signs: Relationships Financial

It’s no secret that, in difficult economic times, being able to count on repeat business is critical, so having a history with general contractors (GCs) who know your name can be the key to maintaining your own liquidity.

Once a year, every participant in the electrical industry is invited to attend the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Trade Show and other educational offerings that are held in conjunction with NECA’s members-only national convention.

Hope is not only a noun—something you have (or not). It’s also a verb—something you do (or don’t). I contend that if you don’t do it, you won’t have it. John C. Maxwell, a leadership expert whom I admire, puts it this way: “Where there is no hope in the future, there is no power in the present.”

For electrical service technicians and their firms, it may be time to retire the term “subcontractor.” The label seems ill-suited as electrical contractors (ECs) expand their services to become one-stop shops for owners and general contractors.

Goldilocks knew how to get it right. She knew too big when she saw it, and she could tell when too small just was not enough. Most importantly, she understood the concept that something could be just right.

The devil, they say, is in the details. The alarm company that pays close attention to this when doing an installation will be asked to return again when there is additional work to be done. This includes routine service as well as additions to the system.