December 14, 2016 2 min read Blending cloud and on-premises computing There is little doubt that cloud computing has reshaped the construction industry. Many contractors I know are now us...
October 7, 2016 2 min read Are your estimators using the best tools for the job? Construction estimators are turning to software designed specifically for construction estimating in order to create est...
September 29, 2016 4 min read A Q&A chat with Eric Frank, NexTec’s CEO A Q&A interview with Sage partner, Eric Frank, NexTec's founder and CEO
August 23, 2016 3 min read The clear path forward (and backward) – traceability compliance under the new FSMA The FSMA's traceability requirements could need investment in tracking and documenting supply chains. Technology may be ...
July 28, 2016 3 min read HARPC compliance without the headaches It can feel like a headache for those in the food production industry, but failure to maintain HARPC compliance can comp...
July 18, 2016 2 min read Five great places to start analyzing payroll data Payroll data is a vital source of your business and has the potential to have an immediate financial benefit. Here are 5...
July 14, 2016 1 min read Simplifying the project management paper flow Check out the new Sage Paperless test drive to learn more about how document management software can simplify the invoic...
July 11, 2016 2 min read End of the annual performance appraisal? Some companies are electing to opt-out of the annual appraisal, considering it an archaic and ineffective employee evalu...
May 24, 2016 1 min read Yes, there is a better way to manage job costs Learn more about how you can improve your job costing.
May 10, 2016 2 min read Three reasons why contractors are adopting BIM for estimating Estimating teams are turning to new technology to help them address challenges. One such technology is 5D model-based co...
March 21, 2016 2 min read Time waster #8: Tracking down invoice approvals Many contractors are integrating document management software with their accounting management systems to streamline the...
December 15, 2015 3 min read More Money, More Problems: how to get a small business loan Have you ever considered taking on a business loan? These five steps can help you to determine if your small business is...
December 7, 2015 3 min read High demand, low staff: Keeping up with Christmas absence To ensure that your productivity levels don’t drop, despite a low workforce, during the festive period, position yoursel...
November 30, 2015 3 min read How large food manufacturers can ensure high quality across supply chain A BMS can help you stay on track by providing complete visibility over the entire manufacturing process from a single-so...
November 23, 2015 3 min read What to say to the people you don’t hire Taking the time to personally notify interviewees about your final hiring decision helps set you apart as an employer of...
November 13, 2015 3 min read Five tips for improved equipment management Equipment is one of the big three for costs on any construction project. Find out ways to better manage your equipment.
October 26, 2015 6 min read Avoid these common tax mistakes Is your new business is handling its tax obligations properly? Avoid these eight common mistakes to save your company fr...
September 18, 2015 2 min read Four ways to find construction craft workers and professionals According to an AGC 2015 survey, 76 percent of responding construction firms report having a hard time finding qualified...
July 30, 2015 3 min read 4 signs your accountant is using old-school tactics Watch out for lots of folders, binders, and paper print-outs. Those are red flags that your accountant may be too old sc...
July 22, 2015 1 min read Is your company’s job application process a black hole? Take a minute and put yourself in the shoes of your job applicants. Do they know exactly where they stand in the hiring ...
July 7, 2015 2 min read What’s the best way to roll out a price increase? Will a small rate hike cost you customers? Not if you approach it the right way. Here’s how to go through a price increa...
April 29, 2015 3 min read How well do you know your job costs? “Running construction jobs without knowing your job costs is like driving blindfolded in a NASCAR race. You’ll surely cr...
April 22, 2015 1 min read Why you need to become an employer of choice Most of us are painfully aware that we are in the midst of a qualified worker shortage in the construction industry. So ...
January 9, 2015 2 min read What contractors want to know about going paperless Is the paperless office a reality for construction companies? Many contractors think so and are looking for options for ...
