Today's Guest Article Is From The Team At lienwaivers.io

Geoff Arnold, Luis Trejo And Sean Richardson were interviewed for the Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast, and were very generous with their time and provided some extremely valuable insights for how you can streamline your lien waiver process. The article below is a recap of how it all works.

By Anastasia Harold - Coolfront Affiliate Manager - Western Region

You might be afraid to “go mobile” and ditch your paper work orders. I’m here to tell you there’s nothing to fear. In fact, it’s the paper invoices you should be afraid of.

Here's the top ways that paper invoices are hurting your business:

Experts Have Increased Knowledge And Skills. This is true whether you are talking about general bookkeeping, tax accountants, your mechanic, your doctor or other business professionals.

What Separates Wealthy Contractors From Poor Contractors

• It's not lack of opportunities to bid jobs or get leads because getting leads is easy
• It's not lack of ambition because every contractor I know is strong and ready to get busy
• It's not lack of intelligence or the ability to develop a production method and follow it to the end
• It's not lack of money because if you follow my method you know how to overcome that, just use O.P.M.

The Answers Are Simple, But Not Easy

• Wealthy Contractors begin with the end in mind and knowing what to do
• Wealthy Contractors know who they are and what they believe to be true
• Wealthy Contractors know what type of Contracting they are good at doing
• Wealthy Contractors know how to generate more leads than they can handle

Do You Want To Know How They Found The Answers?

You started your Construction Company, Handyman Business, House Builder, Specialty Contractor or another form of contracting because you wanted to be your own boss, make a lot of money and enjoy some personal freedom.

Then You Hired A Construction Worker And Something Went Horribly Wrong!

• Welcome To The New World Where You Are The B.O.S.S. (Bad Old Sorry Sucker)

All Accounting Is Not Created Equal

Have you ever compared your QuickBooks Profit & Loss Report to your annual Income Tax Return and scratched your head trying to figure out why the numbers are so different? If you have, you are not alone because there are two different types of Accounting, and they serve two different purposes.

                 Internal Accounting                                            External Accounting

     Focused On The Needs Of The Contractor                                   Focused On The Needs Of The Tax Return

As the economy is improving in mid-2016 we are seeing a disturbing trend of Business Consultants asking Contractors to make them a part owner of their Construction Companies in exchange for their services.

I had seen this nightmare come to life several times beginning in the 1970's when I started my Construction Company. It usually happens just as the economy starts to improve and demand for construction services is far greater than the supply of Contractors to fill the need.

There are a lot of seminars being put on by less than honest people promoting Get-Rich-Quick-Schemes for Business Consultants to take advantage of honest hard working contractors!There Are Several Parts To This Scam:

• They Make You Think They Know More About Running Your Business Than You Do
• They Want You To Pay For A Life Insurance Policy Naming Them Beneficiary
• They Have A Network Of People Who Need Work Done At Low Rates And Provide Kick-Backs
  
• They Slowly Get Control Of Your Construction Company And Work You To Death LITERALLY!

Today's Guest Article Is From Simon Worsfold A Copywriter At TSheets

There are some tools that apps will never replace. Hammers for example. But smartphones are making lighter work for many in construction and the industry has definitely switched on to their potential. According to at least two recent surveys,  one by On Center and the other by JBKnowledge, four out of five construction workers are now using apps on the job site.

Why do some Handyman Contractors make a good living and have a solid income while the majority are struggling with cash flow, profit, and dealing with the same daily tasks until they retire or die of old age and a worn out body? Here are ten secrets you can use to make more money.

One Tiny Bit Of Knowledge High Profit Contractors

Use To Get Well Over 100% Return On Investment

They Provide Snacks And Beverages for their field workers and office staff. What you say? It costs money! How is spending money going to make me money? Perhaps you think I am crazy! Read though and pay special heed to the three Profit Enhancement Strategies near the end.

Let's Take A Look At A Typical Construction Worker Named John