Construction Business Development
Author: Christopher Preece
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2007-03-30
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1136414959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTeaching the construction industry to turn clients into loyal customers.
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Author: Christopher Preece
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2007-03-30
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1136414959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTeaching the construction industry to turn clients into loyal customers.
Author: Claudiu Fatu
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2015-03-17
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1621534707
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis incisive, practical guide provides a thorough breakdown of the ins and outs everyone needs to know when turning contracting skills into a business. From summoning the motivation to start your own business to the intricacies of being your own boss, Claudiu Fatu artfully turns his personal experiences and those of other successful contractors into advice on every aspect of building a business. The chapters focus on: Developing a business structure, including bank accounts, tax registration, insurance, and branding Handling legal and accounting hurdles Managing employees and dealing with clients Using marketing systems to find and book work Estimating and bidding on jobs Writing contracts Creating invoices and a billing system Controlling costs, keeping records, and understanding profit margin Planning retirement and other benefits for the self-employed By teaching contractors to anticipate problems that can arise when dealing with clients, and to build a business plan that can support a contractor’s talents in the best way possible, Starting Your Career as a Contractor is the ultimate manual to getting the job done right! Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Author: Thomas C. Schleifer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2014-02-21
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1118837134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTake control of your construction contracting business and manage it through the natural highs and lows of the construction market. Learn from a team of construction business veterans led by Thomas C. Schleifer, who is commonly referred to as a construction business "turnaround" expert due to the number of construction companies he has rescued from financial distress. His financial acumen, combined with his practical, hands-on experience, has made him a sought-after private consultant. His experience and no-nonsense philosophy have truly given him a unique perspective. Important topics covered include: Understanding the primary areas of construction business failure in the next decade Minimizing business risk with real-world examples Developing a positive and competent management attitude and strategy Discover how to maneuver through this complicated and risky industry by using the authors' research and proven success strategies to sustain and grow your business.
Author: Mark Buckshon
Publisher: Mark Buckshon
Published: 2010-04
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 0981081606
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuckshon addresses the architectural, engineering, and construction industry's marketing challenges with a positive and practical approach especially for business owners who don't want to be bogged down in clichs and who have been encouraged to try a variety of marketing ideas which simply don't work.
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Published: 1972
Total Pages: 44
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: John E. Schaufelberger
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Published: 2011-11-21
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 013300287X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Construction is a risky business! And unfortunately the reality is that construction company managers often lack the necessary “business management” skills needed to ensure the survival of their firms. This groundbreaking new book is the first of its kind that consolidates critical business management topics, and presents them practically and accessibly by showing how they relate to the management of a construction company.
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Adam Starchild
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 240
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAre you tired of doing all the work and watching somebody else get all the profit? Nearly all wage earners dream of quitting their jobs and setting up shop for themselves, but strong initiative and careful planning are required for such dreams of independence to become practical realities. Haphazardly-run businesses sometimes grow, but more often they fail because of poor management. Start Your Own Construction and Land Development Business provides a basic guide to successful business management for the prospective entrepreneur. Whatever your reasons for wanting to go into business for yourself, this book provides essential information for you to consider before investing your time and money. The first chapter describes what a day in your life as an independent general building contractor might be like and provides information to help you choose which kind of building is best-suited for you. Do you want to build only custom homes, or do you want to develop whole subdivisions on a speculative basis? Do you live in a densely populated area where there is need for massive repair and remodeling - enough to provide you with ample income on a long-term basis? The author describes the technical and business aspects plus the pros and cons of repair/remodeling, custom building, and speculative building. If you have a very limited amount of capital, then you might start with repair and remodeling jobs which require minimal front-end investment, in order to develop your capital base and obtain referrals. Chapter two explains the importance of estimating jobs carefully so you can afford to do the job right and still make a profit. Chapter three describes various sources of start-up capital. Builders are notorious for their legal problems, so chapter four is devoted to the many legalities involved in operating a construction business, including forms of ownership, company names, building permits and codes, zoning laws, insurance, and taxes. In chapters five through eight the author discusses the details of management, sales, bookkeeping, and building design involved in day-to-day operations. He presents six cases of construction company successes and failures, analyzing how and why each prospered or foundered, to give you clues to the management secrets of others. The final chapters encourage you to look ahead and consider the potential for expansion that incorporation, land development, and subdivision planning can offer.
Author: Paul Pryor
Publisher: Industrial Press Inc.
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780831131456
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA "must read" for anyone working in and about this industry who wants to gain a better understanding of the various processes involved in acquiring and successfully completing a construction project.
Author: Christopher Preece
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2007-03-30
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 1136414940
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConstruction Business Development is the first book to provide an insight into business development strategies, tools and techniques in construction. This edited text combines academic research with the broad industrial experience of construction business development professionals and marketing consultants. It uses illustrations and case studies in addressing current and future challenges and opportunities in a highly competitive business environment. This practical book will help construction managers learn how to turn clients into loyal customers.