Category Archives: Entrepreneur

Come again—the pickle jar theory? No, you haven’t gotten lost. This article is relevant to your small business time management approach, we swear. We’re taking a look at exactly what this theory is, why the pickle jar theory is important for small businesses, and how to apply the pickle jar theory in your time management.ContinueContinue reading “The Pickle Jar Theory in Time Management: The Ultimate Guide”

From marathon lunch breaks to spur-of-the-moment quests for missing parts, keeping tabs on your construction team’s timesheets can be more complicated than putting up a skyscraper. But as any tradesperson knows, having the right tools can turn a tough task into a breeze. And when it comes to dealing with time-tracking headaches (like buddy punching),ContinueContinue reading “Onsite O’clock: The Best Contractor Time Clock Apps for Construction Teams”

A strong foundation is essential for a construction job—and starting a construction business. And how do you do that? By setting up your business for success with a solid construction business plan.  Read on to learn about why you need a construction business plan, how to create one in six easy steps, and a freeContinueContinue reading “The Ins and Outs of Writing a Construction Business Plan (Free Template)”

Employee disciplinary action is likely at the very bottom of the list of things most small business owners would like to talk about. Unfortunately, it’s a necessary part of running a business and managing employees.  In an ideal world, all employees would follow the rules as laid out to them in the company’s employee handbook.ContinueContinue reading “Employee Disciplinary Action: A Guide for HR Teams”