Money Matters Archives - Contractor Advantage

Why Training Means a Lot to Millennials Written by Evan Hackel

There is no denying the shift in workplace demographics and the changing respective needs that go along with that. In previous years, when baby boomers took their first “real” jobs upon entering…

Evan Hackel

November 26, 2017

Six Keys to Shed Fear and Take Smart Professional Risks

Like all the knowledge and skills that people learn, fear of failure is also learned. And as you age, you gain more and more mental constraints. Those mental constraints remove creativity and…

Lei Wang

August 15, 2017

Cinq secrets pour trouver et retenir les meilleurs employés sans vous ruiner

Devez-vous toujours dorloter et satisfaire vos employés? Leurs besoins et demandes changent-ils constamment? Pensez-vous ne pas pouvoir vous permettre d’embaucher — et de retenir — les meilleurs employés? Voici cinq stratégies faciles…

Mike Campion

July 20, 2017

Five Secrets to Find and Keep Top Notch Talent Without Breaking the Bank

Do you have employees that you constantly need to coddle, cajole and cater to? Are their needs and wants constantly changing? Do you feel like you can’t afford to pay what it…

Mike Campion

May 15, 2017

Good Profits Versus Bad Profits – What’s the True Cost of Only Focusing on the Bottom Line?

Is there really such a thing as bad profits? With business getting larger and more powerful, and investors feeling and expecting ever greater ROI, wouldn’t that imply that all profits are good?…

Dr. Kevin Coughlin

January 30, 2017

It All Depends On Where You Live; Divergent Paths Projected For Canadian Economy

Location; Location; Location! That was the message Dr. Peter Andersen had for the crowd at Castle’s Annual General Meeting earlier this year in March. Dr. Andersen, a regular speaker at the event,…

Teresa Christine

June 20, 2016

The Facts On Tax; 4 Simple Tips To Keep You On Top

As June approaches, so too does the income tax filing deadline for individuals/small business owners. For most small business owners, staying on top of your taxes may seem overwhelming. This process can…

Elliot J. Rotfarb

March 23, 2016

Top 10 Tips for Effective Cash Flow

When the economy is booming, the construction industry typically follows. Unfortunately, the opposite is often true as well. The nature of the industry itself also means that when contractors have significant volumes…

Paul Rhodes

February 8, 2016