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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...

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Sage 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...

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Construction’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...

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The 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...

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Wishing 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...

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Your 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,...

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2016: 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...

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Sage 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...

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What’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...

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Learn 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...

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Remembering 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...

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Celebrating 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...

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Sage 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...

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Sage 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...

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Leadership: 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...

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What 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...

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Contractors 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...

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Security, 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...

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Bringing 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...

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Seven 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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