This month I’ve got several topics I want to touch on. To start with, it’s that time of year again, when one should take a few minutes to examine the accomplishments and failures of the year gone by and to set new goals and expectations for the year ahead. I always find this to be a useful exercise that helps me stay focused on where I should spend my time and effort. I find this t helps me get things done instead of just thinking and talking about them. I don’t always do that good a job of it, at the same time, I do find that putting my personal and business goal in writing and then reviewing your progress on monthly basis, will help you achieve more of the success you desire in 2016. I hope you’ll do the same and find the process an effective way to better use your time, to get more done. (more…)

Filed under: Bidding and Estimating by William Griffin
Originally Published: CMM March 2016

Sometimes thing just don’t work out. Everything looked good when you bid the job, it all started well, but over a few days to a few weeks or months for one reason or another, you find that you are spending too much money to get the work done properly and keep the customer happy. (more…)

Filed under: Bidding and Estimating, Self Employment by William Griffin
Originally Published: CMM March 2016