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I have no overhead, so I can bid low

This statement—often repeated and written—is fundamentally flawed and deeply misguided. Over the past four decades in this field, I’ve come across countless misconceptions about business practices, and one of the…
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Are bid packages the way to go?

A “bid package” typically combines the work of one or more related trades into a single proposal. For example, as a drywall contractor, you might submit a bid for framing…
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Piecework vs hourly bidding

When it comes to comparing piecework and hourly rates, there is often a misconception that piecework companies always fare better than hourly bidding companies. This is only true if the…
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