Local project management software for local builders. Created in New Zealand, for the New Zealand residential building industry, Rave Build has played a crucial role in over 2,500 projects completed by Kiwi builders in the past 12 months. But, it’s the pay-off that the business owners behind these completions have received that Rave Build really […]
If you are someone who wants to succeed in the area of business, then your environment – the key people around you, will have the biggest influence. To put it really simply, there are three top things you will need from your key people that will help you succeed in your business. The key people that […]
A team cannot be successful if they do not communicate with one another. Whether it be sports teams or your team of workers and subcontractors, this is incredibly true. However, it’s a lot more difficult to reach your crew when they are all in various locations than it is to simply shout to a teammate […]
Life in the construction industry is fast moving and frequently changing, and trying to keep a schedule up to date and actually follow it is a job in itself. Things get delayed, issues arise, and people have to cancel. Unfortunately, that’s just part of the process, and every time it happens, you may find it […]
As a project manager, having everything you need at your fingertips means that you can tick off more tasks on your to do list – and get more work done. Yet, how often is that truly the case? How often do you find yourself digging through piles of paperwork or scrolling through email after email […]
Maintaining open lines of communication is incredibly important for everyone involved in the building process. Builders must know what subcontractors are doing, as well as meet the client’s needs. Subcontractors must know when and where they are needed for a job, and most importantly, clients want to know what is going on throughout their building […]
#1. Make use of the help available If you’ve just started using […]
Give yourself a pat on the back! You’ve closed a deal, but the job is far from finished! While you have unlocked a new client, you have also entered a vulnerable period. Just because a client has signed a contract doesn’t mean they’re a ‘loyal’ customer yet. Immediately post-sale, clients want reassurance that they’ve made […]
Managing your customers well is equally as essential as managing projects, employees, and your business as a whole. Happy customers lead to a high-ranking reputation effectively creating healthy business growth through referrals and repeat business. While generating new clients is key in sales, you must not underestimate the importance of looking after your existing customers […]
When you leave for your Christmas holidays this year, will you lock up your house and hide your valuables? Of course. But, have you considered the added threat to your online assets over this time? The internet undoubtedly plays an essential role in our day-to-day lives, both in the personal and professional contexts. We use […]
