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Conditioned Attitudes
by
Denise Norberg-Johnson
| September 2012
| under
  • Your Business

Financial decisions are based on facts and formulas, so it is common to think of them as rational and logical. The reality is that decisions, even financial ones, are based on emotions. Attitudes and beliefs developed throughout your life affect your financial decisions.

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Investing 101
by
Denise Norberg-Johnson
| February 2012
| under
  • Your Business

When the recession deepened, many contracting businesses depleted liquidity. As markets recover, now is an appropriate time to review investment strategies for rebuilding lost wealth. This month, we take a look at a common investment vehicle and one system for selecting products.

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Construction Forecast 2009
by
Joseph M. Kelly
| January 2009
| under
  • Residential

At a time when things could not look much worse economically, there is some good news to accompany the overwhelming bad. First, the bad news. “The economic outlook is a disaster,” said Michael J.

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Ownership Structure
by
Darlene Bremer
| August 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Every business must have an ownership structure, whether it is a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or a limited liability company (LLC). According to Forbes, the type of ownership form depends on the type of business, how many owners it has and its financial situation.

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Time Savers for Tough Times
by
Denise Norberg-Johnson
| July 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Time is money, and the uncertain economy demands that you reduce overhead and improve efficiency. Here are some strategies to streamline routines and improve the flow of information by removing wasted time from your systems and routines. Routine tasks

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The Power of Suggestion
by
Russ Munyan
| June 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Here is some good green news for electrical contractors: You can take environmentally friendly steps that will both save your clients money and conserve resources without hurting your bottom line. In many cases, the strategies will help your profitability.

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Lease is More
by
Kellie K. Speed
| September 2005
| under
  • Your Business

When it comes to leasing or buying construction equipment, how can you decide which plan is best suited for your needs?

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Trends in Buying and Leasing
by
Joseph M. Kelly
| October 2002
| under
  • Your Business

An electrical contracting company is worthless on a job site without the proper people and the right tools. Equipping skilled employees with the appropriate tools and equipment at the right time is the difference between profits and disaster.

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