Running a successful commercial electrical contracting business is no easy feat. There are a host of challenges and issues that contractors must navigate, from managing complex projects to hiring and…
Attracting and hiring qualified commercial electricians can be a challenge for many companies. Here are a few suggestions and tips on how to find and hire the best talent: By…
Job site safety is a critical concern for all businesses, but especially for commercial electrical contractors. There are many steps that contractors can take to ensure that their job sites…
When I was about 12 or 13, I saved a little boy who was drowning. I didn’t really think too much about it at the time. When it happened, it…
Systems are like recipes. If you follow a recipe, you get a predictable outcome, something you can count on. If you have a recipe for a chocolate cake and you…
What is a System? A system is a series of steps or processes working together to produce a predictable and expected output. Think about a car. The fuel system is…
Business owners can learn a lot from truck drivers. Driving a big 18-wheeler comes with its own special challenges. The biggest challenge is probably the other drivers they are forced…
I’m sure you are all familiar with the grieving process. That 5-stage process – Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance – is necessary for our psyche to deal with the changes…
Use the Business Priority Pyramid (BPP) to Move Your Business Forward Discover the critical issue you need to fix next What is the next problem you must address or opportunity…
Happy New Year! When you hear someone say “2020” what do you think? If you’re like most people, you think of eyesight. Or rather, hindsight and the old saying “hindsight…
Feeling Stuck? As a business owner, there have probably been times when you’ve felt stuck in your business. Like you’ve hit a wall or a ceiling that you just can’t…
Are you having problems with your employees? Do you struggle with getting employees to follow directions? Do you have employees who don’t show up for work on time, leave early,…
To be an effective leader, you must be an effective communicator. Because, when you think about it, LEADERSHIP is COMMUNICATION. Leadership is communication. As a small business professional, you must…
Team building is important when it comes to managing people. People are simply more willing to work together when the atmosphere encourages it. For many organizations, teamwork is necessary for the…
It’s so easy to let your mind get preoccupied and lose track of your goals and dreams. The world is full of distractions; more so than ever before, and they…
You’ve probably heard about the “Law of Attraction” that is covered in popular books by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Many people claim that the law of attraction has its roots…
My wife and I went hang gliding one beautiful weekend in May. Years ago, we stopped giving each other “things” as gifts because things get lost, things get broken. Things…
Contingency Plans Contingency plans are essentially your “Plan B” or what you will do when Plan A fails or is no longer an option. Contingency planning is part of a…
Expect the Unexpected Continuity in business is critical. If you’re in business for yourself – if you are the boss, then you have to be prepared; more so than mere…