Contractor Video List

Starting Your Construction Business

• September 27, 2012 - Get Your Contractor's License - Business Tip #1
• September 28, 2012 - Planning For Success - Business Tip #2
• September 29, 2012 - Working While Others Aren't - Contractor's Business Tip #3
• October 1, 2012 - Money Management - Contractor Business Tip #4
• October 2, 2012 - First Five Years In Business - Contractor Tip #6
• October 3, 2012 - Plan On Making Sacrifices For Your Business - Contractor Tip #7
• October 8, 2012 - Construction Business Networking And Referrals - Contractor Tip #9
• October 9, 2012 - Find Three Material Suppliers - Contractor Business Tip #10
• October 10, 2012 - Problems Using Cheap Building Materials - Contractor Business Tip #11
• October 11, 2012 - Business Partners - Contractor Tip #12
• October 12, 2012 - Sales Tax Identification Number - Business Contracting Tip #13
• October 15, 2012 - Materials Delivered To Job Site - Business Contracting Tip #14
• October 16, 2012 - You've Got To Have Start Up Capital - Contractor Business Tip #15
• October 17, 2012 - How Much Money Do I Charge My Customers? - Business Contracting Tip #16
• October 17, 2012 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrel Trick - Contractor Tip #17
• October 17, 2012 - Get Advice From Local Contractors - Construction Business Tip #18
• October 17, 2012 - You've Got To Have The Right Vehicle - Contractor Business Tip #19
• October 17, 2012 - What About Using A Trailer? - Contractor Tip #20

Making More Money

• October 17, 2012 - Raise Your Prices And Make More Money - Best Contractor Tip #21
• October 18, 2012 - Ask For Customer Referrals - Construction Business Tip #22
• October 18, 2012 - You Will Be Judged By Your Vehicle - Contractor Business Tip #23
• October 18, 2012 - You Must Read Books - Business Contractor Tip #24
• October 22, 2012 - Laws Of Attraction - Contractor Business Tip #25
• October 22, 2012 - Planning Can Save Money - Contractor Business Tip #26
• October 22, 2012 - See Yourself Making More Money - Construction Business Advice Tip #27
• October 24, 2012 - Vision Boards Might Seem A Little Wacky - Contractor Tip #28
• October 24, 2012 - Negative Thoughts About Money - Construction Contractor Tip #29
• October 24, 2012 - You've Got To Be Honest - Construction Contracting Tip #30
• October 24, 2012 - What Is The Value Of One Customer? - Business Contractor Tip #31
• October 25, 2012 - You've Got To Ask Customers For Testimonials - Contractor Tip #32
• October 26, 2012 - Construction Risk And Reward - Contractor Tip #33
• October 29, 2012 - Why Do We Need A Construction Profit Margin? - Contractor Tip #34
• October 30, 2012 - Profitable Construction Clients - Contractor Business Tip #35
• October 30, 2012 - Don't Feel Sorry For Your Customers - Construction Business Tip #36
• November 5, 2012 - Everyone In Your Area Is A Contractor - Construction Business Tip #38
• November 6, 2012 - Study Wealthy People - Construction Contracting Business Tip #39
• November 8, 2012 - Contractor Mastermind Groups - Construction Business Tip #40
• November 12, 2012 - Other Ways For Contractors To Make More Money - Business Tip #41
• November 14, 2012 - Making The Big Money - Construction Business Tip #42
• November 15, 2012 - Working Faster - Contractor Construction Business Tip #43
• November 15, 2012 - Material Waste - Contractor Tip #44
• November 19, 2012 - Free Construction Building Materials - Contractor Business Tip #45

Staying in Business

• November 19, 2012 - Don't Bid Unfamiliar Jobs - Business Contracting Tip #46
• November 26, 2012 - Pay Your Taxes - Contractor Business Tip #47
• November 29, 2012 - Don't Spend Money That Isn't Yours - Contractor Business Tip #48
• December 3, 2012 - Save Your Money - Construction Business Tip #49
• December 6, 2012 - Set Reasonable Business Goals - Construction Contractor Business Tip #50
• December 13, 2012 - Spend Quiet Time Relaxing - Contractor Business Tip #51
• December 14, 2012 - Insurance Coverage - Contractor Construction Business Tip #52
• December 17, 2012 - Read Your Insurance Policy - Contracting Business Tip #53
• December 30, 2012 - Company Or Corporation - Contractor Business Tip #54
• January 7, 2013 - Join A Local Business Group - Contractor Business Tip #55
• January 8, 2013 - Join The Better Business Bureau - Construction Contractor Tip #56
• January 10, 2013 - Create A Unique Business Logo or Jingle - Contractor Business Tip #57
• January 14, 2013 - Yearly Cost-Of-Living Price Increases - Business Contractor Tip #58
• January 16, 2013 - You Must Understand Your Competition - Contractor Business Tip #59
• January 21, 2013 - Competition May Force You To Lower Your Prices - Contractor Tip #60
• January 24, 2013 - Review Your Previous Jobs Regularly - Contractor Tip #61

Develop Better Social Skills

• February 11, 2013 - Developing Better Communication Skills - Construction Contractor Business Tip #62
• February 13, 2013 - If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say - Contractor Business Tip #63
• February 15, 2013 - Don't Be Overreactive - Contractor Business Tip #64
• March 19, 2013 - Pay Attention To Customer Complaints - Professional Contractor Tip #65
• March 21, 2013 - Dealing With Client Mental Illness - Contractor Business Tip #66
• March 25, 2013 - Don't Use Bad Words And No Cussing - Business Contractor Tip #67
• March 27, 2013 - Develop A Positive Mental Attitude - Contractor Business Tip #68
• April 1, 2013 - Do What You Say You'll Do - Construction Contractor Tip #69
• April 4, 2013 - Create A Plan For Dealing With Difficult Clients - Construction Contractor Tip #70
• April 8, 2013 - What Do Past Clients Say About You? - Business Contractor Tip #71
• April 24, 2013 - Use Digital Voice Recorder To Improve Communication - Contractor Tip #72
• April 28, 2013 - Tell Other Business Owners About Your Business - Contractor Tip #73
• May 22, 2013 - Get To Know Your Customers - Contractor Business Tip #74
• May 23, 2013 - Love Socializing - Contractor Business Tip #75
• May 24, 2013 - Listen Before Talking - Contractor Business Tip #76

Personal Developement

• May 28, 2013 - The Value of Reading Books - Contractor Personal Development Tip #77
• May 30, 2013 - Develop Good Habits - Contractor Personal Development Tip #78
• June 4, 2013 - Reprogramming Your Mind - Contractor Self-Help Tip #79
• July 15, 2013 - Change Your Thoughts And Change Your Life - Contractor Business Tip #80
• July 17, 2013 - Take Time to Reflect on Past Weeks Events - Contractor Business Tip #81
• July 18, 2013 - Meditation Can Be Helpful - Contractor Business Tip #82
• July 19, 2013 - Correct All Spelling Errors - Construction Contractor Tip #83
• July 22, 2013 - College Courses - Contractor Business Tip #84
• July 23, 2013 - Do You Need a College Education? - Contractor Business Tip #85

Screening Clients

• July 25, 2013 - First Contact with Your Clients is Important - Contractor Business Tip #86
• July 30, 2013 - Asking The Right Questions - Contractor Business Tip #87
• July 31, 2013 - Problems With Meek Clients - Contractor Business Tip #88
• August 1, 2013 - Clients Who Don't Know What to Do - Contractor Tip #89
• August 4, 2013 - Limit Your Visits to Potential Clients Project - Contractor Construction Business Tip #90
• August 8, 2013 -Other Contractor Price Comparisons - Contractor Business Tip #91
• August 12, 2013 - Problems Being Third Contractor - Contractor Business Tip #92
• August 15, 2013 - The Perfect Client - Contractor Business Tip #93
• August 19, 2013 - Dealing With Liars in Business - Construction Contractor Tip #94

Hiring Employees

• August 26, 2013 - Choose Wisely While Hiring Employees - Contractor Business Tip #95
• August 28, 2013 - Hiring Employees and the Job Interview - Contractor Business Tip #96
• September 3, 2013 - Hiring Long Term Employees - Contractor Business Tip #97
• September 9, 2013 - Understand Discrimination Laws - Contractor Business Tip #98
• September 12, 2013 - Reading Employee Body Language - Contractor Building Tip #99
• September 16, 2013 - Checked Employee References - Contractor Business Tip #100
• September 23, 2013 - Drug Testing and Hiring Employees - Contractor Business Tip #101
• September 30, 2013 - When Do You Hire Employees? - Contractor Business Tip #102
• October 7, 2013 - Hiring A Secretary - Contractor Business Tip #103
• October 14, 2013 - Hiring Temporary Employees - Contractor Business Tip #104
• October 21, 2013 - Employee Salaries - Contractor Business Tip #105
• October 28, 2013 - Should I Use Hourly Wages - Contractor Business Tip #106
• October 30, 2013 - Hiring Independent Contractors - Construction Business Tip #107
• November 1, 2013 - Employee Bonuses - Contractor Business Tip #108
• November 4, 2013 - Hiring Part-Time Employees - Construction Business Contractor Tip 109
• November 7, 2013 - Hiring College Students - Contractor Business Tip 110
• November 11, 2013 - Hire Retired Contractors - Construction Business Tip #111
• November 13, 2013 - Use Use Other Contractors Part-Time - Contractor Business Tip #112
• November 18, 2013 - Be Careful Hiring Friends And Family - Contractor Business Tip #113
• November 20, 2013 - Hiring Employees Who Have Their Own Tools - Contractor Business Tip #114
• November 22, 2013 - Writing Help Wanted Ads - Contractor Business Tip #115
• November 26, 2013 - Equal Opportunity and Hiring - Contractor Business Tip #116
• December 2, 2013 - Paying State and Federal Taxes - Contractor Business Tip #117
• December 4, 2013 - Use The Internet to Find More Information on Hiring Employees - Contractor Tip #118
• December 12, 2013 - Avoid Hiring Illegal Immigrants - Contractor Business Tip #119
• December 20, 2013 - Employee Workers Compensation - Contractor Business Tip #120
• January 2, 2014 - Problems Firing Employees - Contractor Business Tip #121
• January 6, 2014 - Pay Employees Regularly - Contractor Business Tip #122
• January 9, 2014 - Treat Your Employees Fair - Construction Business Tip #123
• January 13, 2014 - Problems With Dishonest Employees - Contractor Business Tip #124
• January 21, 2014 - Good Employees Lead To Success - Contractor Business Tip #125
• January 27, 2014 - Employee Awards for Motivation - Contractor Construction Tip #126
• January 31, 2014 - Don't Let Employees Know How Much Money You're Making - Contractor Tip #127
• February 3, 2014 - Create An Employee Reserve Account -Contractor Business Tip #128
• February 10, 2014 - Employee Small Medical Injuries - Contractor Business Tip #129
• February 12, 2014 - Employee Medical Emergencies - Contractor Business Tip #130
• February 17, 2014 - Construction Unions - Contractor Business Tip #131
• February 24, 2014 - Employee Health Benefits - Contractor Business Tip #132
• March 2, 2014 - Problems Showing up Late for Work - Contractor Business Tip #133
• March 6, 2014 - Enforce Your Employee Rules - Contractor Business Tip 134

Banking and Accounting

• March 10, 2014 - Basic Accounting - Contractor Business Tip #135
• March 19, 2014 - Accounting Mistakes - Contractor Business Tip #136
• March 24, 2014 - Should You Hire an Accountant - Contractor Business Tip #137
• March 31, 2014 - 70-10-10-10 Accounting Principal - Construction Business Tip #138
• April 7, 2014 - Jobsite Accounting - Contractor Business Tip #139
• April 10, 2014 - Losing Money on Construction Projects - Contractor Business Tip 140
• April 14, 2014 - Show Me The Numbers - Construction Business Tip #141
• April 22, 2014 - What Is A Business Expense - Construction Business Tip #142
• April 24, 2014 - What Is A Business Asset? - Contractor Tip #143
• April 29, 2014 - Profit And Loss Statement - Contractor Business Tip #144
• May 5, 2014 - How Much Is Your Construction Company Worth - Contractor Tip #145
• May 12, 2014 - Fiscal Company Goals - Contractor Business Tip #146
• May 19, 2014 - Where Do I Get Money? - Contractor Business Tip #147
• May 26, 2014 - Bank Credit Lines - Contractor Business Tip #148
• May 28, 2014 - Banking Problems - Contractor Business Tip #149
• June 2, 2014 - Working With Local Banks - Contractor Business Tip #150
• June 3, 2014 - Finding The Right Bank - Contractor Business Tip #151
• June 9, 2014 - Managing Credit Card Debt - Contractor Business Tip #152
• June 12, 2014 - Credit Card Mistakes - Contractor Business Tip #153
• June 16, 2014 - Don't Let Credit Card Interest Get Out-Of-Control - Contractor Business Tip #154
• June 24, 2014 - Banks Holding Checks - Contractor Business Tip #155
• June 30, 2014 - Banking And Bad Checks - Contractor Business Tip #156
• July 7, 2014 - Bad Checks From Clients - Contractor Business Tip #157
• July 14, 2014 - Clients Don't Have Enough Money - Contractor Business Tip #158
• July 21, 2014 - Track Your Accounting Expenses - Contractor Business Tip #159
• July 28, 2014 - Estimating Cost You Money - Contractor Business Tip #160
• August 7, 2014 - Financial Banking Statements - Contractor Business Tip #161

Office and Workspace

• August 15, 2014 - Home Office - Contractor Business Tip #162
• August 21, 2014 - How Big of an Office Do You Need - Contractor Business Tip #163
• August 25, 2014 - Buying or Leasing Office Building - Contractor Business Tip #164
• August 29, 2014 - Minimal Driving to Office If Possible – Contractor Business Tip #165
• September 3, 2014 - Easy Office Access – Contractor Business Tip #166
• September 5, 2014 - Should I Build My Own Office – Contractor Business Tip #167
• September 15, 2014 - Home Office Tax Deduction – Contractor Business Tip #168
• September 19, 2014 - Office Stationery Supplies – Construction Business Tip #169
• September 22, 2014 - Any Space Possible for Office – Construction Business Tip #170
• September 26, 2014 - Do Not Disturb Sign for Office – Contractor Business Tip #171
• September 29, 2014 - You Must Have A Computer – Contractor Business Tip #172
• October 6, 2014 - Computer Software – Contractor Construction Business Tip #173

Insurance, Bonds and License

• October 10, 2014 - Do I Need A City Business License? – Contractor Business Tip #174
• October 16, 2014 - Fictitious Name – Contractor Business Tip #175
• October 20, 2014 - Doing Business As Company Names - Contractor Business Tip #176
• October 24, 2014 - Workers Compensation Insurance – Contractor Business Tip #177
• October 27, 2014 - Dealing With Jobsite Injuries – Contractor Business Tip #178
• November 3, 2014 - Dealing With Rising Workers Compensation Insurance Rates – Contractor Tip #179
• November 7, 2014 - Builders Risk Insurance – Contractor Business Tip #180
• November 10, 2014 - Vehicle Insurance Liability Coverage – Contractor Business Tip #181
• November 13, 2014 - Surety Bonds – Contractor Business Tip #182

Taxes

• November 17, 2014 - Federal Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #183
• November 19, 2014 - State Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #184
• November 24, 2014 - Where Do I Pay Unemployment Taxes? – Contractor Business Tip #185
• November 25, 2014 - Local Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #186
• November 26, 2014 - Payroll Tax Deadline – Contractor Business Tip #187
• December 2, 2014 - Unemployment Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #188
• December 5, 2014 - Rising Payroll Unemployment Rates – Contractor Business Tip #189
• December 5, 2014 - What Are Social Security Taxes? – Contractor Business Tip #190
• December 8, 2014 - Employee Social Security Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #191
• December 10, 2014 - Self-Employment Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #192
• December 11, 2014 - Pay Your Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #193
• December 12, 2014 - Employee Identification Number – Contractor Business Tip #194
• December 12, 2014 - Publication 15 - Contractor Business Tip #195
• December 12, 2014 - Different Types of Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #196
• December 15, 2014 - Sales Tax ID Number - Contractor Business Tip #197
• December 16, 2014 - Corporate Taxes – Contractor Business Tip #198
• December 17, 2014 - Sole Proprietorship – Contractor Business Tip #199
• December 22, 2014 - Limited Liability Company – Contractor Business Tip #200
• December 27, 2014 - Keep Good Tax Records – Contractor Business Tip #201
• December 27, 2014 - Tax Write Offs – Contractor Business Tip #202
• December 30, 2014 - Should You Hire a Tax Professional? - Contractor Business Tip #203
• December 31, 2014 - Understanding Tax Returns – Contractor Business Tip #204
• January 2, 2015 - What Tax Forms Do I Use? – Contractor Business Tip #205
• January 2, 2015 - Don't Fall for Tax Write Off Sales Pitch – Contractor Business Tip #206

Job Estimating

• January 5, 2015 - Importance of Taking Notes While Estimating – Contractor Business Tip #207
• January 14, 2015 - Job Site Overhead – Contractor Business Tip #208
• January 24, 2015 - Office Overhead – Contractor Business Tip #209
• January 20, 2015 - How to Describe Overhead in Estimates – Contractor Business Tip #210
• January 30, 2015 - Is Overhead the Same As Profit? – Contractor Business Tip #211
• February 5, 2015 - Start Taking Pictures with Digital Camera – Contractor Business Tip #212
• February 12, 2015 - The One Price Estimate – Contractor Business Tip #213
• February 23, 2015 - Stay Away From Clients Without Money – Contractor Business Tip #214
• March 2, 2015 - Pay Attention To What Your Clients Say – Contractor Business Tip #215
• March 10, 2015 - Things To Consider If The Client's Home Is Clean – Contractor Business Tip #216
• March 18, 2015 - Do I Really Need More Tools – Contractor Business Tip #217
• March 24, 2015 - Should You Buy or Rent Tools – Contractor Business Tip #218
• April 1, 2015 - Don't Get Caught up in Clients Price Expectations – Contractor Business Tip #219
• April 6, 2015 - Visit Your Clients – Contractor Business Tip #220
• April 15, 2015 - Dealing With Renters While Estimating – Contractor Business Tip #221
• April 20, 2015 - Beware of Construction Estimating Books – Contractor Business Tip #222
• April 27, 2015 - You're Not Ready If You're Asking This Question – Contractor Business Tip #223
• May 11, 2015 - Don't Undersell Jobs – Contractor Business Tip #224
• May 14, 2015 - Problems With Overestimating Construction Projects – Contractor Business Tip #225
• May 18, 2015 - Easy or Difficult Access To Jobsite – Contractor Business Tip #226
• May 22, 2015 - Allow In Your Estimates For Bad Weather Conditions – Contractor Business Tip #227
• May 26, 2015 - Use Adjacent Properties While Working On Small Lots – Contractor Business Tip #228
• May 29, 2015 - The Job Will Require More Money If There Aren't Any Places to Park – Contractor Business Tip #229
• June 2, 2015 - Problems Working in Small Communities – Contractor Business Tip #230
• June 8, 2015 - Long Distance Projects Require More Money – Contractor Business Tip #231
• June 11, 2015 - Problems With Driving Long Distances – Contractor Business Tip #232
• June 15, 2015 - Are Job Site Utilities Going to Be a Problem? - Contractor Business Tip #233
• June 19, 2015 - Who's Going to Pay for Temporary Electricity or Water? - Contractor Business Tip #234
• July 2, 2015 - What About Using Generators on Job Sites? – Contractor Business Tip #235
• July 8, 2015 - Don't Forget to Add in Material Handling Expenses – Contractor Business Tip #236
• July 13, 2015 - Traveling And Working Out-Of-Town Expenses – Contractor Business Tip #237

Selling The Job

• August 3, 2015 - Don't Scare Customers Into Signing Contracts - Contractor Business Tip #238
• August 11, 2015 - Do Well-Dressed Salespeople Make More Money? – Contractor Business Tip #239
• August 26, 2015 - Dealing With Customer Price Shock – Contractor Business Tip #240
• September 3, 2015 - Have Business Information With You When Selling Jobs – Contractor Business Tip #241
• September 8, 2015 - Should You Provide Customers With A Warranty? – Contractor Business Tip #242
• September 19, 2015 - Providing Customers With Financing? – Contractor Business Tip #243

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