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The Art of Staying the Course with your Business

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Introduction: Starting a business is an exhilarating and often challenging endeavor. It requires passion, dedication, and a strong vision to turn your dreams into reality. However, the entrepreneurial journey is rarely smooth sailing. Obstacles, setbacks, and doubts are inevitable companions…

The four things customers really care about

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As a business owner or marketer, you may be asking yourself, “What do customers really care about?” The answer to this question can be the difference between a successful business and a failing one. Customers are the lifeblood of any…

3 key factors in estimating

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Produce quality estimates with good margin by including three key factors: materials, overhead, and logistics. Money is the measuring stick by which we gauge our estimating accuracy. Often times at the end of the job I would look at what…

Should you buy or rent equipment for your business?

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If you are looking to start your own excavation company and don’t know whether to buy or rent equipment you aren’t alone. Don’t be fooled into thinking that you need to own so many different pieces to start a company.…

Find a mentor to help avoid pitfalls when starting your small business

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Never underestimate the power of having a mentor in your business. The best way to become successful is to emulate successful people. Find a business that you want to emulate, approach that owner, and start building a relationship with them.…

Best way to compete as a new excavation contractor

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How does one go about getting work and competing against others who have been in the industry for what seems like forever? I had no reservations about my ability as an operator, but I lacked the experience and equipment that…