Growth is a slow and steady process that never occurs overnight. Owning your own construction business requires an owner to remove their hard hat, and metaphorically put on a business suit. Whether you have owned your company for several years or you're just getting started, being business oriented is key to growth and expansion of your company. So what can you do to achieve this growth and expansion? Continue reading below for the top 5 tips for growing your construction business. 

1. Tech Savvy 

Being proficient in the latest technology can help your business gain visibility and generate income. Digital marketing and social media will provide a platform to interact with your clients. With little to no cost, social media gives your clients a personal look into your services and company. Another piece of technology that will help you gain efficiency and great customer service, is software that manages clients and finances. To really see what is available for the construction industry regarding technology, take time and attend a trade show.

2. Hiring & Developing Your Team

Delegation is now a possibility with a team in place. Work demands time, which for us all, we only have so much of. Rather than sacrificing opportunities that need your undivided attention, allow someone to help with tasks and responsibilities that do not need you directly.  Communication, workload, and efficiency can all benefit from the implementation of a productive team.

3. Protecting Cash Flow

It's important to have money in place for growth. Whether that is extending or borrowing a line of credit, keeping track of expenditures of growth is important. Growing your company should never require displacement of money from one part of your business to another. It's also important not to overextend yourself. Position your company so as to finance your own projects.

4. Have an Attorney    

Upon expansion and growth of your company, seeking counsel with a lawyer is key to future progression. In construction there are various issues to deal with from regulations and environmental concerns to employee/client/company litigation. Having an attorney to evaluate risk and help with construction litigation will ease your mind on matters beyond your scope. 

5. Insurance 

Work closely with your insurance agent during business growth. Your agent can assess your needs and make sure your business and vehicles are properly covered. Regularly visit your agent when you make changes so they can help to make sure they are saving you the most money possible. 

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