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Protect the Margin: Lean Jobsite Strategies to Improve Profits Amid Rising Costs and Tariffs

Protect the Margin: Lean Jobsite Strategies to Improve Profits Amid Rising Costs and Tariffs

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | May 2, 2025 | Process, Profit

Margins are under attack—and that’s why adopting Lean jobsite strategies has never been more critical. If you’re a builder, remodeler, general contractor, or project lead, you’re feeling it. Material prices continue to climb, tariffs hit hard and...
Growing Strong: Lessons from National Lawn Care Month for Business Success

Growing Strong: Lessons from National Lawn Care Month for Business Success

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Apr 3, 2024 | Plan

April is National Lawn Care Month April isn’t just about spring showers and blooming flowers; it’s also National Lawn Care Month!  While the Lawn Care Industry dedicates the month of April to providing tools for the entire industry to educate customers...
Toolbox Talk:  Protecting Your Workers During the Solar Eclipse

Toolbox Talk: Protecting Your Workers During the Solar Eclipse

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Mar 30, 2024 | People

On April 8th, 2024 a solar eclipse will take place. Here’s what you can do to ensure your crews stay safe. On Monday, April 8th, 2024 a total solar eclipse will be seen from all parts of Maine.  The eclipse will begin about 2pm and will last for approximately...
Don’t hire “self-motivated people”…. do this instead

Don’t hire “self-motivated people”…. do this instead

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Mar 27, 2024 | People

If I read one more job post on Indeed stating “company seeking self-motivated individual to join our team”… I am going to scream. There. I said it. Motivation is like the fuel that drives us to do things. It’s a mix of how we feel and what we...
Letting Go of Work-Life Balance – How to manage a business, a home, a family and your sanity…

Letting Go of Work-Life Balance – How to manage a business, a home, a family and your sanity…

by Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Feb 29, 2024 | Plan

Owning a business and managing the responsibilities at home can be a lot to handle… Being an independent contractor offers a unique set of opportunities and challenges. While it grants autonomy and flexibility, it also demands self-discipline and effective time...
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