Human Resources
Ever wonder if your job will ever change? Do you feel like you are on a hamster wheel? Ever feel that you should have more days off? Ever wonder what it would be like to do something different? Many business owners find themselves in this situation and are frazzled and frustrated. You might have things…
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Master Conflict Like a Pro Why does Conflict happen? Why can’t everyone just “get along”? Here are my 5 top reasons: 1. Miscommunication: When there is a lack of clear communication or misunderstanding about project requirements, timelines, or payment terms, it can lead to conflicts. 2. Expectations: Sometimes, contractors may have unrealistic expectations about what the project…
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ChatGPT is an advanced language model developed by Open AI that has taken the internet by storm. It is capable of providing contextual responses to questions, eliminating the need to sift through multiple webpages to find answers. Google and Facebook have attempted similar technology before, but ChatGPT has surpassed them. Microsoft has invested an impressive…
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For many contractors, the COVID Pandemic created many opportunities and homeowners were throwing them deposits just to get their name on the project board. If you answered the telephone, you would get the job. The lockdowns also caused many homeowners to re-evaluate their houses and properties. They decided to renovate their kitchen, create an oasis…
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It is something that every business owner will need to think about. Who will run your business if you can’t? What would happen if you were incapacitated and not be able to take care of the day to day operations? How long do you think your business could operate without you at the helm? These…
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Canadians continue to feel the impact of rising prices in July as consumer inflation rose to 8.1% year over year. This was the largest yearly increase since January 1983 and up from a 7.7% gain in May. However, several input costs for contractors have increased much more than 8.1%. The July reading came as energy…
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8 RULES OF TIME Maximizing the return of productivity, time or contentment can be accomplished if you clearly understand the 8 Rules of Time. 1. Set Daily Goals a. Goals become the compass on where you want to end at days completion b. From your goals, you can determine what’s important, not important, a priority, or not a priority 2. …
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Six Characteristics of Highly Functional & Accountable Teams How do you get everyone accountable to EACH OTHER and the CUSTOMER, and not focused on their MANAGER? Accountable people will Reassess, Re-strategize and do something different to get the desired results! Each team/company needs to go through the following process: 1. Have a clear and accepted purpose:…
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6 Steps in Building a Business! The trouble of most skilled trade companies is that they are dependent on the owner. Most owners in the landscaping and construction industry did not start their business because they excelled in accounting, human resources, strategic planning or wanted to build a brand. They started their business because they…
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Are you experiencing burnout? Are you Fatigued? ~How to lead your team when they are exhausted~ SOME STATISTICS 26% of Canadians find it difficult to cope (33% for US) – Widespread Impact on Mental Health Mid-Level Managers ranked highest for stress (5835 surveyed responses) +80% of 1265 US workers surveyed in June 2020 – experienced…
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