October 16, 2018
Forecasting your cash flow to avoid lumps and bumps It is a myth universally accepted, that cash flow forecasting is only for businesses in a cash crisis. However, for businesses that have fluctuating cash flow, forecasting can be an invaluable tool in taking advantage of the highs and tackling the lows. What fluctuating cash flow […]
Read More »October 10, 2018
To approve or not to approve…that is the question We all know that timesheet approvals are an integral part of processing payroll, and that it’s a task many of us do with varying levels of disdain. For others, there’s no concept of approving a workers’ hours, it’s the honor system – and it works quite well. […]
Read More »October 9, 2018
It’s happening all around you. You’re hearing about all these construction companies that are getting smart hard hats, drones, implementing software, and making all kinds of technological moves. Although the construction industry has been one of the last industries to fully adopt technology, the wheels have certainly hit the ground and adoption is in full […]
Read More »October 2, 2018
Diversity in Construction Construction is a melting pot of people of different colors. Our employees herald from different nations and varying economic backgrounds. When we employ people on our projects, or promote people, or award salary increases or bonuses, how many of these decisions are made completely without bias or regard to the person’s appearance? […]
Read More »September 28, 2018
The Knowify software is a construction management system created for subcontractors and contractors. It is tailored to various trades such as plumbing, roofing, masonry, concrete, landscaping, electric, solar, painting, and HVAC. The software creates a streamlined estimating and bidding process which makes it easier for team members to work together to create more accurate and […]
Read More »September 25, 2018
Are your project cost reports worth the paper they’re printed on? In a previous article, I discussed how important it is to know whether your project is making or losing money. Some contractors don’t bother with project cost reports. They simply hope for the best, and that the project ends profitably. While contractors do sometimes […]
Read More »September 18, 2018
Is your project making money or losing money? Several years ago, our monthly cost reports on one project showed we were losing money on concrete materials. The matter remained unresolved and the losses mounted. Furthermore, our progress was often held up due to a lack of cement. With a little research, I found that we […]
Read More »September 14, 2018
The QuoteSoft Software is a program designed for a variety of industries including mechanical, plumbing, piping and refrigeration contractors. Its primary purpose is to help the contractor or company estimate labor and costs for industrial piping and plumbing, simultaneously allowing you to save information about the estimations on the cloud. For piping and plumbing industries […]
Read More »September 11, 2018
Cash flow is a common challenge faced by small businesses. It’s particularly tough for small construction companies — those with 20 or fewer employees — which typically have a difficult time making sure their income and expenses align. It’s great if a small construction company can get an initial deposit and have a clear progress […]
Read More »September 6, 2018
We are excited to announce that ClockShark now integrates with Zapier, a leading workflow automation tool. With Zapier, you can connect ClockShark to other software apps to make your work day easier and lighter. How Does Zapier Work? Zapier allows users to create automated workflows. A zap is a sequence of events, each one causing […]
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