Key differences between contracting and regular businesses
(and why business advisors almost always 'miss the boat')

Most businesses outside contracting:

• operate from fixed physical location(s)
• have the same group of employees working together day-in and day-out
• work on a transaction-by-transaction basis (not a job-by-job or project-by-project basis)

This makes it easier for people in regular businesses to:

• establish systems and follow processes
• get to know work habits of their co-workers
• access information whenever they need it
• have their questions answered by a supervisor or co-worker
• receive on-the-go training
• learn to use specialized equipment
• catch mistakes before they happen
• stay organized

However, in contracting / construction, it can be difficult to:

• know what systems and processes to follow (each job can have big differences)
• get to know the work habits of co-workers (as there can be different people on every job)
• access information when you need it (who has the newest specs?)
• have questions your answered when needed (sometimes no-one else is around)
• receive on-the-go training
• catch mistakes before they happen
• get and stay organized

The only real answer is a mobile office - all Job information at your fingertips - anywhere, anytime...

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