Mardi Gras beads lead to $30,000 Habitat for Humanity donation
Green Mardi Gras beads have been all the rage this past week in Sage campuses across North America and at our Sage Summit conference in New Orleans—all in support of Habitat for Humanity. Rewind a bit...
View ArticleSage Summit 2015—A motivational week!
Last week nearly 7,500 people met in New Orleans for the largest global business conference dedicated to small and medium businesses—Sage Summit. I didn’t attend Sage Summit in person, but I got the...
View ArticleConstruction’s new balancing act: industry growth and talent shortage
For many construction companies today, it can feel a bit like walking a tight rope. On one side you can see tremendous new opportunity for business growth. But, on the other side, a shortage in skilled...
View ArticleThe top six thoughts on contractors’ minds
2015 is almost a memory. It’s been a great year for construction growth but not without its business challenges. We’ve seen a glimpse of the issues you and other contractors are trying to solve right...
View ArticleWishing you the magic of the holidays
Howdy web wanderers. Merry Christmas, Happy belated Hanukkah, and a blessed Kwanzaa. If you visit this blog regularly, you have noticed that I’m always tucked away in the same corner. Now, I admit, I...
View ArticleYour Sage year-end toolkit
So, I just realized that this is the 5th edition of my annual post with tips toward having a strong year end. Can time really have flown by that fast? Just think . . . the first two years I wrote this,...
View Article2016: Economic woes or wonders for the U.S. construction industry
One can’t help but be a bit confused at what 2016 may bring for the U.S. construction industry and the nation’s economy as a whole. We’re supposed to be well within a steady recovery. Yet the start of...
View ArticleSage Summit: An attendee’s perspective
We’ve all attended our share of conferences in our professional lives. That certainly holds true for Charlie Schultz, president of Valley Systems, an Arizona-based communications networking firm. For...
View ArticleWhat’s in your files? Four ways to improve construction documentation
In construction if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen. As a contractor, you know that basic truth all too well. Good documentation aids in project communication, answers questions, and is often the...
View ArticleLearn from the best at Sage Summit
During three days in July, business and technology will collide into one sensational learning experience—Sage Summit. At this year’s conference, you’ll hear Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin...
View ArticleRemembering all our heroes
Originating in the years following the Civil War, Memorial Day has a long history of honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Today, as we remember those who have...
View ArticleCelebrating the 4th and all that brings us together
Howdy blog buddies! These days, we hear a lot about the things that divide us. Well, I say we ignore all the rhetoric and start a new revolution! Well, okay maybe that’s a bit much . . . at least...
View ArticleSage Summit 2016 starts in Chicago . . . and online
Hundreds of construction and real estate companies are among the many businesses in Chicago this week for the 2016 Sage Summit. Overall more than 15,000 business professionals will pack McCormick Place...
View ArticleSage Service Mobility Tour coming to a city near you!
Road trip! Sage is on the go, traveling to major cities across North America to show how the latest technology can help your service operation become more efficient. From San Diego, to Miami, to...
View ArticleLeadership: What it means in today’s construction business
I learned early on in my business management career not to confuse management with leadership. Yes, leaders need to possess strong management skills, but true leaders go a step beyond overseeing...
View ArticleWhat you don’t expect to find on the job could scare you
During the course of construction, workers can run into just about anything – including the bazaar and downright scary. So it seemed fitting on this All Hallows’ Eve to check out some of the strangest...
View ArticleContractors see more options with cloud outsourcing
For years, smaller construction companies have not had the luxury of IT staff. In fact, I know a lot of CFOs who’ve doubled as the tech experts in their companies, recruiting anyone in the organization...
View ArticleSecurity, internet, email, and risk
Let’s talk about what you don’t want to talk about. At least once a month, we hear about a hack, a breach, or a compromised action that encompasses secure data, political emails, credit cards, or...
View ArticleBringing us together this Thanksgiving
Howdy web wanderers. Phew! I don’t know about you, but politics have just about broken my bandwidth. So, I say It’s time for a reboot. The White House? Only one house matters now – Grandma’s. Cabinet...
View ArticleSeven top topics and tips for contractors
Another year is almost behind us. And what a year it has been! Construction is stronger than ever and overall optimism has remained high despite some industry challenges. We hope this Sage blog has and...
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