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Contract Surety 12.19.2024

Ask Questions: Now’s The Time…

  Although longer and better lives have become more possible, for more people, it’s not a given that grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles–or anyone–will safely make it to 100 (or more). It’s always a good idea…
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Ask Questions: Now’s The Time…
Contract Surety 12.19.2024

The Truth About Probate

  Probate is simply the public process of putting the affairs of the deceased in order. Generally this means following state protocols for ensuring debts are paid and assets distributed, either based on plans made…
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The Truth About Probate
Contract Surety 12.19.2024

Winning Public Contracts

  Of course having the capacity to bid on and win contracts is essential, but so too is a smart marketing strategy. In construction, high, tight and consistently used messaging about what your company does…
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Winning Public Contracts
Contract Surety 12.19.2024

Complacent Vs Successful?

  Booked solid. Got your dream team working for you. Cash flow solid. Profits on target. These are all signs of success in your contractor business—but pros say, don’t let these milestones make you complacent:…
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Complacent Vs Successful?
Contract Surety 12.13.2024

Diversifying The Business?

  Construction business owners need to be where the action is, but scatter-shot effort rarely pays off. Still, it’s dangerous to be a sitting duck as business in some sectors slows down and even dries…
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Diversifying The Business?
Contract Surety 12.13.2024

Entrepreneurial Inspirations

  Running a construction business is not for the faint of heart. Success requires a careful balance of precise decision-making, innovation and ambition. Read on for inspirations from successful start-ups and practical pointers for enduring…
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Entrepreneurial Inspirations
Court Bonds 12.13.2024

Safety Net for Older Age?

  The possibility of living a longer life than previous generations makes it more important than ever to thoughtfully map out care and financial plans and scenarios. In fact, estate planning now goes way beyond…
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Safety Net for Older Age?
Court Bonds 12.13.2024

Procrastinating? Estate Plan Motivation

Reducing worry, protecting loved ones, being prepared in case of our own incapacity…All of these are good reasons to make an estate plan when life is going well. Still, however, most of us procrastinate. Here…
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Procrastinating? Estate Plan Motivation
Contract Surety 12.07.2024

Retention Tips: Gen Z

  It’s welcome news that so many members of Generation Z are demonstrating interest in skilled trades, that they’ve earned the nickname “the toolbelt generation.” Even amidst the scramble to bring these new workers into…
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Retention Tips: Gen Z