George Hedley
George Hedley is a best-selling author, professional speaker, and business coach. He helps entrepreneurs and business owners build profitable companies. Email gh@hardhatpresentations.com to request a free copy of Everything Contractors Know About Making A Profit! or signup for his e-newsletter. To hire George to speak, attend his Profit-Builder Circle academy or find out how he can help your company grow, call 800-851-8553, or visit www.hardhatpresentations.com.
9 articles by George Hedley:
Get The Monkey Off Your Back!
Making all the important decisions yourself and doing tasks you should delegate holds your company back from growing and making profits you are capable of achieving. Full story
Make Project Team Leaders Accountable and Responsible for Results
If I asked each of your construction project managers, field superintendents and crew foremen exactly what they were accountable and responsible for, would they know? Full story
Does Your BIZ Work for You?
Building a great construction business is not easy. It takes a burning desire to grow, make a profit, and continually improve. Full story
Are Employees Stealing From You?
Everyone wants to trust their employees, but you must have controls to keep honest people honest. Full story
Project management, field crew meetings that work
Too often, managers call too many meetings to report on what’s happening without involving the attendees, having meaningful discussions, or adjourning with an action plan. Full story
Play Business Like Golf
Like golf, business is a competitive and challenging game. No matter what you shoot, you can always improve. Full story
How Much Profit Is Enough?
Construction business owners often ask how much gross or net profit they should expect to make - 5 percent, 10 percent, 15 percent or more? Full story
How is Your 'Bid-Hit' Ratio?
Bid-Hit ratio is the rate at which you successfully bid or propose on projects. Do you know what your bid-hit ratio is? Do you track it? How do you use it, and what should it be? Full story
Play Business Like Golf
Do you play the game of business like golf? Do all of your employees know the rules? Do they know when they hit a birdie or bogey? Is there a reward for hitting a good shot? Full story
