By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. In today's fast-paced business environment, companies must anticipate market trends, effectively manage their resources and identify growth opportunities. One of the most critical aspects of achieving these goals is forecasting and pipeline management. This article will explore the importance of these two components in driving revenue ...
By Sheridan Metal Resources, LLC. Sheridan Metal Resources has extensive experience, expert knowledge and competitive offerings. Sheridan Metal Resources provides everything a sheet metal worker could ever need. From educating their customers to stocking top-of-the-line products, SMR has you covered. Here, we elaborate on what sets SMR apart from the ...
By Spectrum. It’s official: Spectrum-PSAI and Certified Contractors Network are joining forces to help contracting businesses grow. Spectrum-PSAI has partnered with Certified Contractors Network (CCN) to empower contractors with quality lead opportunities and smart lead generation solutions. By tapping into decades of combined industry expertise, this partnership is designed to help ...
By Trent Cotney. Here are the steps you need to know in order to prepare for an I-9 audit. Hiring new workers is a critical task. And as an employer, you are likely aware you must follow many legal steps. One of those steps is completing an I-9 form. This requirement was ...
By Cayden Wemple. Attending Grosso University is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills necessary to succeed in metal roofing sales. For many people, sales come naturally, but for others it can take more time, energy and dedication to achieve success. And sometimes, all you need is a solid ...
By Central States Manufacturing. Central States Manufacturing driver, Johnny Johnson, has driven enough miles to go to the moon and back seven times, all while delivering products and building lasting relationships with customers. Johnny Johnson, an employee-owner driver at Central States Manufacturing, has had a remarkable career that continues ...
By Certified Contractors Network. Help prevent denigration and costly water damage claims against your company with these five tips. Water damage can ruin a house’s value as well as personal belongings. Even if the contractors and homeowners do everything right; pipe bursts and storms can still occur, causing the destruction ...
By Central States Manufacturing. ESOP’s can play a big part in the owner-employee relationship. At Central States Manufacturing, team members are much more than employees. They are also owners through the company's ESOP. We celebrated Employee Ownership month by sitting down with Central States CFO, Chad Ware, to discuss ...
By Alec Doniger. Chandler Barden, from CIDAN Machinery, gives us the inside scoop on starting a metal manufacturing business. For more than a decade, Chandler Barden has been working for CIDAN Machinery Group, a manufacturer of sheet metal machines for the architectural market. He worked his way up from being a ...
By Certified Contractors Network. How to start asking the right questions to help identify your most important tasks and use your time efficiently. As a business owner, you’re probably aware of how difficult it can be to manage your time. But how do you use your time more efficiently? The ...