Whoops, I Am Losing Money. What Do I Do Now? Monroe Porter April 1, 2005 No Comments Dwelling on the problem is of little value.Read More
Training and Employee Development Monroe Porter March 3, 2005 2 Comments No one will talk bad about employee training and development but the real issue is: Will you actually do it?Read More
Eight Stupid Things Contractors Do to Commit Financial Suicide Monroe Porter February 1, 2005 No Comments I would like to write about eight mistakes we see over and over.Read More
The Myths and Pitfalls of Managing Sales Monroe Porter December 1, 2004 No Comments It never ceases to amaze me that contractors will micromanage every dollar and hour spent on jobs, but not salespeople.Read More
There is No Magic Bonus Plan Monroe Porter October 1, 2004 No Comments Rewarding people with performance pay is a simple theory but not so easy to practice.Read More
29 Things I Should Have Learned in Contractor Kindergarten Monroe Porter September 1, 2004 No Comments The things you get done never come back to haunt you.Read More
I Am Going To Sell My Business and Retire: Pipe Dream or Reality? Monroe Porter August 1, 2004 No Comments Unless you live in the real world and are realistic about what your business has to offer, selling your business will never happen.Read More
Three Rules for Monitoring Your Business and Avoiding the Systems Myth Monroe Porter June 1, 2004 No Comments Technology has developed new myths of management.Read More
Do You Have Guts Enough to Raise Your Price? Monroe Porter May 1, 2004 No Comments Let's review some of the issues contractors have with raising prices and how you can overcome them.Read More
Tips for Improving Your Business Monroe Porter April 1, 2004 No Comments A common problem for contractors is the same "get it done" person who works hard to drive things through the business, may not be the right person to answer the phone and qualify customers.Read More