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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
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
Contract Surety 12.07.2024

Improved Travel Experiences?

Here’s hoping. Propelled by post-COVID travel zest, federal funding investments, and maybe even the sheer need to elevate our travel infrastructure, airport builds are going strong across the country. In fact, most states have at…
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Improved Travel Experiences?
Contract Surety 11.22.2024

Details, Details: Hiring Tips

  Work is heating up. Help is definitely needed. There’s a shortage of skilled workers, so, just ignore those red flags and hire that candidate who seemed so affable, right? Most construction business owners have…
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Details, Details: Hiring Tips