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The better questions is, do you use them? In January (2015) in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, a construction worker was pinned and killed by a crane and because his accident was fatal OSHA was called in to do a formal investigation. Safety Procedures are Less Expensive Than an Accident! 796 construction workers […]

Have you noticed how much paperwork is involved in running a successful business? There’s a ton! It’s easy to get lost in a maze of forms when navigating an issue with an employee or contract. Here at Certified Contractors Network, we have exactly what you’ve been searching for. So, this is great news. It means […]

Successful Certified Contractors Break the Habit of Excuses and Denial You just attended your organization’s big conference, where you spent three days networking with other replacement contractors, who, in your mind are much more successful than you. You listened to certified contractors talking about all the great things they are doing in their contracting companies, […]

Do you want to make more money? Of course you do. Or else you wouldn’t be reading this post. You say you’re doing okay for yourself but you’ve always wondered what’s holding you back from that bigger paycheck. Contractors love anything money or profitability related. You didn’t become a contractor just to play with cool […]

As a business owner, time is your most precious commodity. That’s why at Certified Contractors Network, we teach contractors to work smarter, not harder. One of the most effective ways of doing so? Networking. Certified Contractors Network networking Value of Networking As a business owner, networking needs to be on the top of your priority […]

Ever heard of a swag bag? According to Urban Dictionary, a swag bag refers to, “A goodie bag that contains various useless, yet irreplaceable items packed into a duffle bag, usually given at parties or by sponsors. Sometimes, just useless household items with a brand-name insignia on them.” We beg to differ. Contrary to popular […]

It’s a no brainer when we say, “more sales = more profit”. What is less obvious, however, is the way we go about turning those leads into a direct sale. Countless contractors have shared their stories with us, and they all run into the same issue. A great product is offered–partnered with a competitive price, […]

If you find yourself frustrated by your office culture, the problem could be you rather than them. Office attitudes are a reflection of office leadership, stemming from the top down. The best business managers have a radical approach to the workplace and to their employees. They foster a community that cares, works hard, and creates. […]

You’re busy. There are teams to supervise, jobs to find, payments to follow-up with, employees to hire, and so much more. We get it. However, as a business owner, there are certain to-dos with which you cannot slack. The first rule of employee relations and human resources is one of them: documentation, documentation, documentation. (Did […]

People are your company’s most valuable asset. Even if you know this to be true, finding the best of the best can be a challenge. Still, it’s worth it. Waiting for the right employee over an employee could potentially save you thousands of dollars on time, energy, and investment! So today, we’re sharing one of […]