Not So Common Ways to Generate Business as a Contractor
While traditional methods such as advertising and referrals are effective, there are also great grassroots ways to generate new business.
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Dividends vs Salary: Weighing the Pros & Cons for Small Business Owners in the Construction Industry
What's the best way to pay yourself? Salary or dividends?
Strategies for Construction Contractors to Stay Profitable and Cash-Flow Positive During a Recession
Recessions are inevitable and can be highly challenging for businesses across various industries, including construction. During such...
What industries spend money during recessions that construction contractors could do the work for?
Here are some industries that may continue to spend money on construction during economic downturns.
Calculating Your Overhead & Charge Out Rate
In this First Thursday's Q&A session, Leeroy covers calculating your charge out rate using billable hours for hourly & salaried employees
What is Labor Burden & How To Calculate It
In this First Thursday's Q&A session, Leeroy covers what Labor burden is, and how to calculate it.
How Your Daily Report From Level Works
The most basic managerial skill you need to develop is the ability to make intelligent data driven decisions. See how the Daily Report helps
How Level Helps with Job Costing
A good job costing system can increase the likelihood of your business succeeding by up to 90%. See how to implement it.
Estimates & Invoices for Contractors
Check out the above video for a quick and easy way to use Quickbooks to provide and track your estimates and invoices with clients
The easiest way to track project overruns (aka slippage)
Tracking project overruns lets you know if you are pricing jobs correctly. With Level you can do this activity in just a few minutes a week.
What is your business' Break-Even Point?
Understanding how your break-even point works will help you get to profitability quicker, and track slippage.
Know your Numbers: Variable Costs and Fixed Costs in a Contracting Business
Understanding the difference between variable and fixed costs in your business is fundamental to figuring out what markup apply.
Know your Numbers - Direct vs Indirect Costs
To know the numbers in your contracting business you need to understand a few simple cost concepts and classifications.
The best version of Markup vs. Margin
Markup and margin are not the same thing. After watching this video, knowing the difference will be a piece of 🍰.
How to create a Cost Tracking System
Cost tracking gives you the data you need to price your jobs correctly. See how Level makes cost tracking quick & easy.
How to check if you're Pricing Projects Properly
Pricing is the most important decision in your business. See how comparing your actuals to estimates improves your pricing.
How Fireside Construction used technology to make more money
James, founder of Fireside, is saving 15 - 20 hours a week with Level. This equates to a cost savings of $39,000 - $52,000 a year.
How Ginkgo used an app to keep track of their actual costs
Andrew, co-founder of Ginkgo Construction, is building amazing client relationships through Level, "A homeowner told me she loves Level!"
3 Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time to Try Level!
Level is built for home builders, remodelers, renovators and trade partners. Start your Level FREE trial today!
Make it Easy to Comply with COVID-19 Guidelines using Level!
Keeping track of your crews' activity & whereabouts seems like an impossible task. Level makes it quick, easy & organized!
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