Rock the Recesssion

Things on the ground are moving very fast and it’s not getting better.  I don’t want to be chicken little, my intent is to have all of my clients and friends be prepared to ROCK! I believe that this week (maybe even Tuesday) that President Trump will shut down all non-essentials (everything except grocery stores and their supply chains, take-out food from restaurants (no dining in), banks, gas stations and healthcare).  I think this shutdown will include all/most airline travel in the USA and discretionary travel anywhere. What you should do today is think this through… Business: If your customers are one of the non-essential industries, plan to be open to service them, but expect shut downs (e.g., construction sites will most likely not be open this week or next week). Stay in close contact with your key customer relationships. Read more... If you need further assistance,  Contact us today  to schedule your initial consultation.

The top question that Paul and I are getting this week is:  When will things return to normal?   We wanted to give you the answer using data, so please watch the short three minute video below to understand how long it will be until the world (slowly) starts to return to the new “normal.” Refocus on Culture Make sure your people are hearing and seeing you and your message – Ving is great for this ( VingApp.com ) F ull Disclosure, Paul and I are both investors in VingApp.com because it is so good! Reach out to   Tony@Vingapp.com Double Down on Safety & Compliance Make sure to stay close to your A-Players and up & comers Do something fun with your company Conduct a contest over Zoom/Videochat Everyone needs to create their own mask and best mask wins something Get kids involved Hint: cutting an old Crown Royal bag in half to make a mask is always a crowd pleaser! Read more... If you need further assistance,  Contact us today ...

Jonathan Slain was a keynote speaker at the Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) 38th Annual Forum! The forum was held at the beautiful Margaritaville Resort in Orlando, Florida. This member-only event is the premier event of the year that offers members unique networking opportunities, informative sessions and fun social events. Event attendees include different fire suppression system companies that help business owners reduce and prevent fires from disrupting their businesses success. Read more... If you’d like to book Jonathan for your next event, don’t hesitate to reach out! Jonathan will share valuable information and insights to help businesses thrive, no matter what the economic climate is.  Contact us today to learn more.

The top question that Paul and I are getting is:  When will things return to normal? We wanted to share some helpful tips for our fellow business owner and leader to help you focus, get organize and prepare for the days ahead. Here are our top 5 recommendations for you to tackle this month: 1. Refocus on Culture Make sure your people are hearing and seeing you and your message –  Ving  is great for this. Full Disclosure, Paul and I are both investors in VingApp.com because it is so good! For assistance with Ving, reach out to Tony@Vingapp.com Double Down on Safety & Compliance Make sure to stay close to your A-Players and up & comers Do something fun with your company Conduct a contest over Zoom/Videochat Everyone needs to create their own mask and best mask wins something Get kids involved Hint:  cutting an old Crown Royal bag in half to make a mask is always a crowd pleaser! Read more... If you need further assistance implementin...

Creating a plan for an inevitable recession will help save your business. This article was originally featured in the January/February 2020 issue of Construction Accounting and Taxation As a construction business owner, your company is your golden goose, your pride and joy. To grow and nurture it, you worked countless hours and sacrificed time with family and friends —not to mention forfeited sleep. When you see the axe of a recession swinging down on your goose’s head, you will do anything to make sure it survives. As discussed in  Rock the Recession: How Successful Leaders Prepare for, Thrive During, and Create Wealth After Downturns , keeping your golden goose alive in a downturn is your top priority. Although your company’ s survival is number one on your list, it does not make tough decisions, like laying off valued employees, any less difficult. The hard truth is that you simply are not going to survive without a lot of pain unless you have a written plan in place t...