Category: Business

COVID-19 has not only halted the usual flow of our lives, but it has caused the economy to crash deep into the earth’s core. If Construction sales and negotiation teach us anything, it is that during these dark times, it is essential that you learn the art of financial management by yourself, and prepare yourself for the upcoming crisis. Moreover, growing your construction business also requires an advanced understanding of financial management. Today, we will discuss an informative list of steps that you can take to ensure that you do not run into any unforeseen financial obstacles during the pandemic lock down. Let’s take a look. Continue reading

Pitching has become enormously influential as we do it all the time, whether in business, sales, advocacies, or job applications. Most people tend to use the elevator pitch because it is an excellent way to spark interest in a product, idea, project, or yourself.  In an elevator pitch, a person needs to come up with a brief and persuasive speech that ideally fits all vital information in a short amount of time. Preferably, the statement should last no longer than a short elevator ride that lasts 20 to 30 seconds, hence, its name.  Continue reading

With most car insurance companies, there is usually only one way to pay, depending on your driving record, how much coverage you need, and your credit. This may be a boon for some drivers. A spotless driving record doesn’t always mean a lower insurance rate. If you want a lower insurance rate and don’t drive much, then consider the PAYD (Pay as You Drive) program that is offered by Hammer Insurance. Continue reading

Construction companies, no matter the size, will always need marketing strategies to grow their business. It’s simply critical to the success of each organization and is one way of making the public aware of your construction company’s presence. Without it, your company will stay where it is, without the opportunity to grow and expand. Although your audience can just look you up on the yellow pages and call whenever they need your service, it isn’t enough if you have a desire for your business to grow to its full potential. This is why you should be aware of, and take full advantage of available business loans that can enable you to develop and carry out strategic marketing plans that will attract more business for your construction company. Continue reading

Do you fear going bankrupt or losing your crucial assets due to a lack of business activities? Is the ongoing lockdown taking a severe toll on your organization? Well, you are not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of organizations that are worried about their survival. To escape this situation, borrowing a loan will be a great option. However, several types of loans might make it challenging to make a sound decision, mainly if you have never acquired finances before. But you needn’t worry because we are about to simplify it for you. One of the questions that arise regarding loans is, whether there is a difference between the Business Line of Credit and a simple Business Loan. The second important thing to ask is which one of these best suits a venture’s needs. Continue reading

People talk about living on a student budget all the time, but until you are actually in that position and living the life yourself, it’s hard to understand just how tight money can be. As a student, the majority of your time and energy goes into your studies and attending class, which leaves very little time – if any – for making some money. This is precisely why so many college and university students end up picking up part-time jobs, often in the service industry, so they can have some income while attending school. But what happens when that part-time job doesn’t cut it, and you’re faced with an unexpected expense that you haven’t budgeted for? This leads us to short-term loans, and why they can make such good financial sense for students. If you’ve never considered using them before, here are five reasons you may want to take a second look at them. Continue reading