Individuals working in the construction industry enjoy lots of perks. However, one of the perks that is often overlooked or under-utilized is the tax deductions that construction workers and construction contractors have available to them. The typical nine-to-five employee has few deductions available, whereas construction workers can deduct everything from hard hats and gloves to…
Construction Bookkeeping Tips Looking for construction bookkeeping tips? Here’s one – don’t. Contractors are not bookkeepers. We’ve had many clients come to Apparatus asking for bookkeeping help. At minimum, these guys are spending at least four hours a week on their books. Even if you’re spending just an hour a week on your books, it’s…
How Delegators Save Time, Gain Focus, and See Success How is your business running? More importantly, which of the four business roles are you playing to keep it running? The 4 Business Roles Are you a Laborer, Contributor, Supervisor, or Delegator? I’m willing to bet 80% of our readers fall into one or more of the…
CRM for Contractors and Project Management Tools CRM for contractors, or Customer Relationship Management tools, are becoming more popular than ever in the construction and contracting industries. This trend is partially due to the wide accessibility of digital technology and smart phones. It’s also a result of the number of contractors getting serious about refining their…
How Referrals Can Boost Your Business A great referral program can end up delivering a huge portion of your overall sales. Even better, once set up, this lucrative marketing engine runs almost entirely on its own. This frees up your precious time for other activities and initiatives. Unfortunately, many small contracting companies get lost when…
The Basics of Contract Writing Successful contractors recognize when the time comes to operate using written contracts instead of simple handshakes. Contract writing is not for everyone, and even those who do it well don’t necessarily enjoy it! Nevertheless, contracts are a crucial part of your contracting business. Contracts legally protect your work performed. They…
Social Media for General Contractors Every small business should incorporate social media in to their marketing strategy. Social media for general contractors is no exception. Social media shines visibility on your construction business through digital platforms, for little to no cost. There are more than a few social media platforms out there, but we think…
The benefits of outsourcing bookkeeping and accounting offer numerous advantages for construction industry contractors over competitors who don’t outsource. In this blog, we’ll identify some of the benefits of outsourcing bookkeeping and accounting as well as offer some suggestions on what you can do with the time and money saved in the process. Benefits of…
Every contractor knows that you just can’t win every customer. Customers and clients always enter each situation with their own perspectives, experiences, and expectations. It’s nearly impossible to ensure that each client has the perfect experience that you strive to provide. Nonetheless, it’s also important to learn how to deal with difficult customers and to…
Brand Communication Strategy to Establish Credibility As a contractor and small business owner you’re probably familiar with the word “branding”. Branding is a marketing term that refers to the efforts a business makes to establish its voice, message, and mission in everything they do. A business’s identity is spoken and showcased through its brand which…