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Articles about contracting (0-50 of 1872)
- Umbrella Company Contractors To Be Entitled To Same Pay, Training And Holidays As Premise
By: Gerry | - Agency Workers Directive
Contractors should be excluded from the Agency Workers Directive (AWD) according to how much they earn, not the corporate structure through which they operate, says
giant group plc, the contractor services provider.
The AWD will entitle agency workers who have worked on assignment with the same end user for at least 12 weeks to at least equal treatment as permanent workers.
Equal treatment will include equ ...
Tags: Umbrella Companies, IT Contractor, contracting, IR35, insurance, PAYE
- How To Use It Agencies To Your Best Benefit
By: Gerry | - Simple
At the end of the day it is very simple.
All IT contractors have had at least one experience of working with a good IT agent.
All you need to do is build a relationship with that agent and the ideal scenario is that you never need to use another as they will keep you working for years.
You give them a heads up on roles internally and your intentions career wise, and he gives you a heads up on rates, the market situation and other ...
Tags: Umbrella Companies, IT Contractor, contracting, IR35, insura
- Plumbing Vents - What Are They And What Role Do They Play In A Plumbing System?
By: Wes Hamilton | - When you think about plumbing, your mind's eye probably pictures a bunch of pipes and perhaps some appliances, such as a toilet, sink, and bathtub. There are more aspects to plumbing than just pipes, however, and having proper venting is one of them.
What Are Plumbing Vents?
Plumbing vents, which are also referred to as the venting system, are special pipes that lead from the appliances in your home to an outdoor area. Usually, these vents lead up to the roof, but t ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Have The Rich Conquered Ny?
By: Robert Miller Jordan | - Home construction in NY is getting more and more expensive nowadays. Blame it on the nouveau rich and the old guard: they have acquired most of the prime real estate in New York City. The Guggenheims, the Rockefellers and the newly made men and women that have chosen to live in New York City have made Manhattan their own personal playground. Can you blame them? New York, or rather Manhattan, the small island in the middle of the city is now without a doubt the center of the world. It is the new ...
Tags: new custom home construction, remodeling woodridge, home construction in ny, general contracting ny, painting in ny
- Hole Repair: Mom Will Never Know
By: Kyle Donley | - A hole in the wall can arise from many different situations. Most of them involve stupid, adolescent boys throwing each other into said walls. This usually results in a panicked, covert operation to fix the wall, most likely involving duct tape and wallpaper swatches. While that is a remarkably stupid way to try and fix the wall, youll be surprised at how easy fixing a hole in drywall can actually be. A trip to the hardware store, or your dads tool shed, can really save your ass.
Tags: clips, contracting, curse, Drywall, drywall repair, duct
- Umbrella Company Workers Under Threat
By: Gerry | - This article has been provided by 1st Option Group,
Turmoil
Many will recall with a shudder the turmoil that the contractor industry experienced in 2007 after the introduction of the Managed Service Companies Legislation.
Strong action from the Treasury to counter what it viewed as deliberate tax avoidance led to the introduction of draconian measures and meant that many freelance professionals had to reorganize how their affairs were administered.
Tags: Umbrella Companies, Umbrella Company, IT Contractor, contracting, IR35, insurance, PAYE
- How It Contractors Could Be Much, Much Richer
By: Gerry | - Leaking Money
Unlike most business, IT contractors let too much money get through the cracks. If they filled in those cracks then they would be a lot, lot better off.
Contractors spend a lot of mental effort and time making sure that they get the best rate that they can – and so they should.
However, that can sometimes be
What’s the point of having the best rate of all the contractors at a company if you’re the one to get whiz ...
Tags: Umbrella Companies, IT Contractor, contracting, IR35, insurance, PAYE
- Your English Isnt So Good,but You Want To Live & Work In The Uk? Here Are 5 Things You Have To Know.
By: Reg Bamford | - Moving abroad is life changing, there's no doubt about that. Arriving in a foreign country is very intimidating. Strange new places offer you food you"re not used to, making conversation is more difficult than ever, and finding a job can be frustrating and difficult. Here are 5 things that will make your stay, in the UK, a more successful one.
1.Presentation
Presentation is everything. When you apply for a job, or if are already working on a contract, you need to be aware o ...
Tags: Living in the UK, Umbrella Company, London, Contracting
- Toilets, Do You Know How They Work?
By: Wes Hamilton | - Have you noticed that toilets don't seem to flush as well as the used to? In the past, you could flush nearly anything down your toilet and it would take it. Sure, this practice may not have been good for your septic system if you had one and the city probably wasn't too happy about getting your dirty diapers in the city waste disposal system. Still, if your toddler flushed a toy down the toilet, you didn't have to worry too much about it causing a clog. This isn't so true anymore, as our toilet ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Plumbing Is Often Neglected In Remodeling - Don't Do This!
By: Wes Hamilton | - If you are planning to take on a home improvement project, the plumbing involved is probably something that is causing you to worry. Whenever you make major alterations to a property plumbing is usually involved and needs to be done properly. It is easy to gloss over the importance of plumbing in your home improvement projects, making sure it is done well can save you time, money and stress in the long run.
You should consider where plumbing will be involved in your project before ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- How To Tell If Your Drain Pipes Are Clogged
By: Wes Hamilton | - Part of remodel planning for any room in your home that has pipes and faucets is to determine whether you have clogged pipes that need to be cleaned or replaced. Pipes can collect mineral build-up or rust over time. In some cases, this corrosion or mineral build-up can reduce the interior size of the pipe by half, restricting water flow. If this is the case, you probably should replace these pipes as part of your remodeling project.
It will cost less to do all of the needed work ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Plumbing Remodeling - Pre Planning, This Is The Most Important Step Of The Project
By: Wes Hamilton | - The first step to any plumbing project is deciding where to run the pipes. This is often easier said than done because pipes are usually concealed in wall spaces by finished surfaces. Most often it is easiest to simply run new pipes in the same cavities that contain old plumbing. These spaces are already designed to allow for long, unbroken runs for pipes.
If the new plumbing plans call for changes in the fixture layout, it may be easier to run them up from the basement. For examp ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- How To Properly Maintain Your Sink
By: Wes Hamilton | - To keep your sinks clean, germ-free and looking new, you need to do regular maintenance on them. The kind of care and maintenance you need to do largely depends on the material your sink has. Here are sinks care tips for common sink materials:
Stainless Steel Sinks
Stainless steel sinks are relatively easy to clean and maintain. However, to prevent scratches, dents and to keep it looking new, you need to do regular maintenance on it. Clean your stainless steel sink ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Septic Tanks And Septic Systems - The Basics Of The Systems
By: Wes Hamilton | - If you live outside of the city, you may rely upon a septic system to help you remove waste from your home. As such, you will have a septic tank buried in your yard in which the waste is stored. This way, it is kept safely away from your home where it cannot cause problems for you and your family. But, how exactly how does a septic tank work and what do you need to know when selecting a septic tank for your home?
What is a Septic Tank?
A septic system is an independ ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Helpful Tips On Choosing The Right Plumbing System
By: Wes Hamilton | - Today's homeowners usually take the time to educate themselves more than any past generations have when it comes to finding the right products for their home. Access to the Internet, the availability of how-to manuals, and vast number of home improvement stores have given homeowners easy access to all of this information they need to install and maintain their plumbing properly. It may, in fact, be too much access to too much information sometimes.
So, when it is time to choose a ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
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- Hiring A Plumber - Why The Cheapest Company Is Not The Best Choice
By: Wes Hamilton | - When you own your own home it is key to know when it's time to let a professional step in and take care of your repairs for you. This doesn't mean that you can't hack it alone, it just means that you might need a little more expertise than you have time to learn about. Don't try to kill yourself over a broken pipe or a leaky toilet. Call a plumber to get help for your plumbing needs. Since many times plumbers can be very expensive, make sure you only call one if you are 100% sure that you need o ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Keeping Drains Clean - Preventive Maintenance Tips
By: Wes Hamilton | - Clogged drains are a common problem in every house. From time to time we notice our water going down slowly and backing up in our sinks, tubs, and showers. Unfortunately, most homeowners are under the assumption that nothing short of the most powerful chemical arsenal will work to unclog our drains. However, this is not true. There are simple steps that you can take to try to keep your drains "tuned-up" and running freely. And if your drain does need the help of something more powerful, there ar ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- 5 Ways To Solve Your Low Water Pressure Problem
By: Wes Hamilton | - So, you turn on the faucet in the shower and only two little streams of water come out of the showerhead. Then, you sigh at the thought of how long it's going to take just for you to wash your hair. Or, when you turn on the sink faucet and, instead of a stream of water, a few drips come out. Low water pressure is the culprit of this problem, but, luckily, there are ways to solve this problem. First, it is important to understand what the causes of low water pressure can be. Some of these causes ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Times You Should Call A Professional Plumber
By: Wes Hamilton | - No one is an expert at everything, and if you were, you probably wouldn't be reading this. You wouldn't diagnose a family member's ailment and prescribe a remedy, and it's the same with some plumbing situations. If it were easy then everyone would do it and the "P" section in the phone book would be much thinner.
Gas Lines
Work on gas lines is one of the biggest jobs that should be left to licensed plumbers. A lot of cities require a licensed person to work on gas l ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Don't Get Flushed By Plumbing Problems
By: Wes Hamilton | - There are several plumbing problems that the do-it-yourselfer can fix with little effort and a lot less money than calling a plumber. Remember the DIY motto is to only call for professional help when absolutely necessary. Now there is nothing wrong with hiring a professional because we cannot possibly do every project ourselves but there are many projects that we can do.
Some common plumbing problems include problems with the hot water, problems with the toilet, and problems with ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Plumbing Drain, Waste, And Plumbing Vent Systems Explained
By: Wes Hamilton | - Drain waste and vent piping are the two most important components in plumbing. These are the systems that take water away from your home. Let us examine how do they work.
Drain Waste-Vent System and Gravity
Earlier galvanized caste iron was used in the piping system, but now-a-days PVC piping is generally used. PVC piping is much better than the galvanized caste iron, as the later one clogs much easier. This distribution PVC piping system brings the water to the toi ...
Tags: plumber, plumbing, construction, contracting, contractor, home improvement, remodeling, consumer awareness
- Plumbing 101: Creating A Better Plumbing System
By: Wes Hamilton | - Installing a plumbing system is a work of art. If you are interested in learning the trade of plumbing, installing your own plumbing system, or creating a better plumbing system, this guide will help get you on the right path.
Of course, the way a plumbing system is installed can directly affect how well a plumbing system works. In addition, how well a plumbing system works can prevent problems that can cause water damage to your home and to your belongings. Proper installation c ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Residential Plumbers Vs Commercial Plumbers - Which Should You Hire?
By: Wes Hamilton | - Plumbers are necessary for new construction of homes to install pipes and water systems. However, most people need a plumber for their existing pipes when something breaks. Unfortunately, this usually occurs at an inconvenient time and often necessitates an emergency call to fix the problem quickly. Costs for this can be high so there are several things to consider before hiring one.
Plumbers usually specialize in either repair or new construction. If you need a plumber for new co ...
Tags: plumber, plumbing, construction, contracting, contractor, home improvement, remodeling, consumer awareness
- Plumbing Maintenance Checklist - Preventive Maintenance Is Key
By: Wes Hamilton | - As a homeowner, keeping up with home maintenance can sometimes feel like a full-time job. There are many things that need to be done to a home in order to keep it running smoothly.
Plumbing is just one of the many aspects of your home that you have to keep up throughout the year. Below you will find a helpful checklist that will help you to look for plumbing problems as well as potential plumbing problems that should be addressed before they become a real issue. Going line-by-lin ...
Tags: plumber, plumbing, construction, contractor, contracting, remodeling, home improvement, solar, green power
- How To Hire A Plumber - Things To Do Before Calling Out A Plumbing Company
By: Wes Hamilton | - Even if you are a do-it-yourselfer, there may come a time where you have a need to hire a plumber. After all, some jobs are simply too tough to do yourself or may even be unsafe for you to do without the help of a professional. If you have never hired a plumber before, however, you may need some guidance in how to find a plumber, what you should pay, and when you may need to hire one. Remember, plumbers are professionals and you are going to pay for their services, but there are ways you can sti ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Always Hire A Licensed Contractor
By: Wes Hamilton | - Renovating or building your home should be a positive experience free from stress and worry. But did you know that electrical and gas installations and renovations can pose some of the most serious safety risks in the home?
Do-it-yourself might make sense when it comes to some home improvements, but when it comes to doing electrical or gas work , its best that you rely on the experts. Simply put, hiring licensed contractors provides peace of mind.
So while you're th ...
Tags: business, home, home improvement, remodeling, background check, contractor, contracting, plumber, plumbing
- Background Checks - What Are They? Why They Are A Necessity!
By: Wes Hamilton | - What are background checks? Why should you background check a person or company? Read on! This is an informative look at who uses background checks and why. We also investigate why this is a necessary procedure for certain occupations.
Background Checks Overview:
When many people need clearance for different types of activities, they will need to be able to clear a background check. Background checks are performed in order to give certain and specific information t ...
Tags: home, home improvement, remodeling, background check, contractor, contracting, plumber, plumbing
- 10 Questions You Should Ask A Contractor Before They Work On Your Home
By: Wes Hamilton | - Your home is very important to you, so you should ask a contractor some questions before they begin to work on your home. If you are not comfortable with the answers they give you, it may be wise to get a new contractor.
You should not just hire a contractor without asking them questions. Your home is one of, if not the, prized possessions in your life and you want to make sure the best possible job is done on your home, no matter what needs to be worked on. By asking the contract ...
Tags: home, home improvement, remodeling, background check, contractor, contracting, plumber, plumbing
- Background Checks - Information Needed And What Information May Be Blocked To You
By: Wes Hamilton | - When a person or corporate entity decides that it is time for them to perform a background inspection on an individual, they will begin the background check procedures.
Still, many people may wonder exactly what information is needed in order to successfully complete a background check on an individual. The most basic pieces of information that will be required would be the individual's name, meaning both their first name and their last name, and also their social security number ...
Tags: business, home, home improvement, remodeling, background check, contractor, contracting, plumber, plumbing
- Background Check Laws - Information On The Laws Governing Background Checks
By: Wes Hamilton | - The information that individuals are able to come into contact with when it comes to doing a background check in order to disprove or approve the validity of a person's employment credentials is actually entitled to its own types of laws. This is because the credit history, employment history and educational history, among other things, of an individual are only some of the different types of information that can be accessed.
As a result, this type of information is not something ...
Tags: business, home, home improvement, remodeling, background check, contractor, contracting, plumber, plumbing
- Background Checks - Why They Are More Important For Specific Occupations
By: Wes Hamilton | - This is an informative look at who uses background checks and why. We also investigate why this is a necessary procedure for certain occupations.
Background Checks Overview
When many people need clearance for different types of activities, they will need to be able to clear a background check. Background checks are performed in order to give certain and specific information to the individuals that are performing the check. The background information will inform indi ...
Tags: business, home, home improvement, remodeling, background check, contractor, contracting, plumber, plumbing
- Want A Career Change? Consider Plumbing As A Career
By: Wes Hamilton | - What is a plumber? Being handy with a wrench and having some do it yourself knowledge doesn't make you a plumber - so what does? An, actual, licensed plumber is someone who has completed certified courses that take about four years to finish. They learn the ins and outs of water flow and water systems as they pertain to the plumbing of buildings big and small.
Another way to have a great amount of knowledge regarding plumbing is by becoming an assistant to a skilled plumber. Hands ...
Tags: plumber, plumbing, construction, contracting, eplyoyment, job, business, home improvement, remodeling
- Solar Power - How It Works And Why You Should Consider It
By: Wes Hamilton | - Solar panels are a great way of producing free energy, but do you know how they work?
Solar Panels - just how do they work?
All electricity 'sources' use the same way of generating and transmitting electricity. Electrons in the solar cell material flow through the circuit and it is this flow of electrons that gives rise to an electrical current. Pure silicon is the element which happens to be the basic unit of solar panels.
To make the silicon transmi ...
Tags: plumber, plumbing, construction, contracting, eplyoyment, job, business, home improvement, remodeling, solar
- How To Tell If Your Contractor Is Legitimate
By: Wes Hamilton | - This article outlines a few of the basic items that you, as a customer, must look for in a contractor before hiring them. These days,especially with the economy being what it is, you must carefully research all of your contractors. There are a lot of unemployed and, therefore, improperly licensed people trying to pass themselves off as qualified, legitimate businesses.
Almost every form of advertising from a contractor, whether it be simply their vehicle signage or in phone book ...
Tags: plumber, plumbing, construction, contracting, contractor, home improvement, remodeling, consumer awareness
- Helpful Bathroom Remodeling Tips
By: Wes Hamilton | - Are you tired of the monotonous look of your bathroom? Do you feel its time to remodel your place for a fresh and unique look that suits your taste? Do you experience the urge to upgrade all the things your bathroom? If the answer to any of these questions is affirmative, then you should clearly consider remodeling one of the most important and probably the most unnoticed and overlooked room- Your Bathroom.
Many people would not be interested in making the effort and spending the ...
Tags: plumbing, plumber, construction, remodeling, contracting, home improvement, bathroom, sink, faucet, toilet
- Should I Still Be Contracting In The Uk?
By: Reg Bamford | - The current economic conditions have been a stressful topic worldwide for each individual through this past year. This has been even more apparent within the contracting market in the UK, or so the majority of individuals think. It seems the reason for this is that contracting is seen as the first port of call when redundancies have to be made. The truth is that many major companies have had to make many of their permanent staff redundant, which has produced many contracting opportunities to ...
Tags: contracting, contracting opportunities, Contracting positions, Limited Company, Umbrella payroll
- Is My Contractor Legitimate?
By: sermer | - How to safely pick a good contractor for your home improvement project or repair work. Almost every form of advertising from a contractor, whether it be simply their vehicle signage or phone book advertising, you will repeatedly see the cliche phrase "Licensed, Bonded and Insured". Do you as a consumer actually know what each of these words mean and how they can affect you. You BETTER! Well let me explain it to you! First off, I own a legitimate plumbing company. I know these terms well, and a l ...
Tags: plumber, plumbing, contractor, contracting, remodeling, home
- Excalibur General Contracting Blog Questions About Construction
By: Excaliburgc | - Thanks For visiting Excalibur General Contractors New Blog site.
Hope we can help you with your construction questions.
A little about us.We are Florida Licensed General Contractors,Underground utility contractor,pollutant storage contractor,green builders,officials,plans examiners,and building inspector. We have been serving Volusia County,Daytona Beach,Port Orange,Ormond beach,New Smyrna Beach,Edgewater,Deland,Deltona,and all parts between for over 15 years.We have over 50 years ...
Tags: contractor, contracting, builder, green builder, general contractor, oil and gas, home remodeling, home improvements, remodeling
- What To Expect From Prime Contracting
By: Dominic Donaldson | - On a small scale, most people are aware that any type of improvement to a property involves rallying the right specialists and coordinating work to take place to fit a tight schedule. This often involves a lot of trust and a belief that all the work will be done on time, within budget, to the best of abilities and to the highest standards for the specified outcome. What happens though, if your budget is about 2 billion GBP and you are the Ministry of Defence? The need for high quality and aff ...
Tags: Prime Contracting, defense, MoD, DoD, prime contractors
- What To Avoid When Contracting For Water Restoration Removal Services
By: Chris Blastoyout | - It is a situation that homeowners all over the world dread. Imagine the horror of finding furniture and personal mementos ruined by flood. Because it can be quite a traumatic experience, there has been a boom in companies willing to spare the homeowners of the stress of fixing the mess themselves. Nowadays, there are companies offering water removal services.
When you find yourself in the situation of needing water removal services, there are some things that you need to remember ...
Tags: What, To, Avoid, When, Contracting, For, Water, Restoration, Removal, Services
- It Contractor Market Is Very Healthy Says Top Recruitment Company
By: Gerry | - Good Start
Parity recently announced that, although they had some problems in other parts of their business, Resources has made a good start to the year.
The statement they put out to the Stock Market covers the trading period staring from January 1st 2008.
According to the company:-
Resources has made a good start to the year. As a result of our market focus we are experiencing continued strong demand with first quarter gross margin ra ...
Tags: Umbrella Companies, IT Contractor, Umbrella, Companies, contracting, contractors, Insurance, business, mortgage
- Has The Pcg Sold Out With Their New Contractor Umbrella Company
By: Gerry | - Policy Change
We reported a few weeks ago that the PCG had changed previous policy and set up their own Umbrella Company in conjunction with Parasol called Quality Umbrella or PCG (QU).
Previously they had always advised IT Contractors to set up limited companies.
They received some criticism from Barry Roback, the Chief Executive of Contractor Umbrella Company JSA in Shout99.
He reckoned that it would make it more difficult for them to ...
Tags: Umbrella Companies, IT Contractor, Umbrella, Companies, contracting, contractors, Insurance, business, mortgage
- How A Website Can Help To Grow Contracting Business
By: Eugene Makeev. | - The Internet has been revolutionizing the technology that connects each and every individual who has access to it all throughout the world. Because of this capability together with other benefits and advantages, it became one of the most effective channels to tap into for businesses. No matter what the market or the size, any entrepreneur or company can equally compete and have their products or services known to the consumers in the fastest possible time. So this makes an online presence ver ...
Tags: contracting business, contractor website, website, home improvement
- Getting Started As An It Contractor Check List
By: Gerry | - Having decided to proceed with becoming an IT contractor, you now need to do the following:
1.Secure a contract for your services with an agent or direct client
2.Consider the IR35 status of the contract
3.Decide on a payment structure – “one person” limited company, where you are the director and shareholder (go to 4 below) OR umbrella company solution (go to 5 below)
4.Choose an accountant:
a)Set up yo ...
Tags: Umbrella Companies, IT Contractor, Umbrella, Companies, contracting
- 5 Of The Hottest Jobs In It
By: James Cochran | - The IT industry has been a high demand sector with respect to job growth for well over a decade now. Since the beginning of the high-tech boom in the late nineties, almost anyone with a background and education in information technology was guaranteed not only a job, but a well-paying one at that. However, the growth and expansion of the IT industry is much like a plant growing in all different directions.
Recruiting and hiring in the IT industry is in a constant state of flux a ...
Tags: legal contracts, IT contracting services, employment agreement, consulting contract, license agreement, contract forms
- Is Your Home-based Business Reaching Its Full Potential?
By: Kelly Sims | - Owning your own business can be extremely rewarding. The satisfaction of knowing that all of your long hours and hard work are directly benefiting you and not nameless, faceless executives is priceless. But, is your business everything that you thought it would be?
If you are among the many millions of people who own a home-based business, you like so many others likely started by following a dream. When you began your business what was your vision? Was it finding independence ...
Tags: outsourcing, business outsourcing, virtual contracting, virtual contractor, virtual contractors, outsourcing solutions, outsourcing services, outsourc
- Estimating Software For Construction Contracting
By: Nick Hurd | - Running a contracting business is hard work, involving long hours, stress over deadlines and chasing up project payments. It always seems to be a mystery as to how the money is disappearing so quickly, and many contractors will work well over ten hours a day. The mindset that you have to work incredibly hard to profit needs to end because there are new ways to work smarter, spending less time and making more money. Estimating software for construction contractors is designed to ease the load, ...
Tags: construction contracting, estimating software, construction software, estimating construction, contracting business
- How To Win Federal Contracts By Selling To Smartpay Cardholders
By: Robert L Moment | - Do you sell products or services that are priced under $25,000? Selling to Federal Government credit cardholders (SMARTPAY) is a hidden secret.
Federal contracting opportunities under $25,000 are not advertised. Contracts under $25,000 present special opportunities for small businesses. To PLAY in this federal credit card game businesses MUST have a merchant account. Federal agencies save money when they make small purchases using credit cards. Federal end-users with purchasing ...
Tags: federal contracts, win federal contracting, winning federal contracts, government contracts,
- Us Government Sales & Marketing
By: Phil Morettini | - Copyright 2006 PJM Consulting
What's the difference between selling to the US Government and selling to the Commercial market?
It's like night and day.
Sales and Marketing to the government is truly the flip side of commercial activities. You really can't believe how different these markets are--until you've actually come from one side--and tried to go over to the other. I emphasize, tried, because it usually doesn't work out very well!
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Tags: sales, marketing, high, tech, technology, computer, software, US, government, defense, contracting
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