Recommended Links

We work with or have worked with all businesses and people listed on this page. All services are very useful to a growing business.

We have designed some joint offerings around some of these companies which you can see on our Affiliates page. 

www.spanthewan.net

This company is owned and operated by one of the brightest IT managers I have ever known. Span-The-WAN provides a variety of IT services including hosting, ISP, VoIP, consulting and network design. For more information on Small Business IT systems please see the Resources/Technology section of this website.

luana@poweron.com

Luana specializes in construction accounting and helping contractors make transitions in their accounting systems, processes and people that allow growth to the next level.

www.dexterchaney.com

ForeFront is the best construction accounting software we have ever worked with and has allowed us to develop a lot of automated solutions, streamlining processes, cutting unnecessary overhead costs and tightly integrating operations and accounting.

www.3in1tech.com

Specialized in developing custom database solutions but also with a focus on training. Their team has helped me out on multiple projects and saved countless thousands of dollars by streamlining processes.

www.wirelessguys.com

WirelessGuys is the systems integrator we worked with to design and build some of the first and largest infrastructure security projects after 9/11. 

In addition to being fantastic integrators they also offer a wide range of technologies that can help contractors with jobsite and home-office communications.

In today's environment being effective and efficient has a lot to do with the use of technology. Just like working with tools in the field it takes a lot of practice to learn to use a computer and the myriad of software programs effectively. There are thousands of features and several ways to access each feature. Element K offers online training that can be done in 10-15 minute increments for all standard office applications. The pricing is very reasonable for individuals and for small companies.

Everyone needs to relax and personally I love Lake Tahoe. This little inn is very personal and great for a weekend getaway. My wife and I had vacationed there many times including some quick overnight trips to see 4th of July fireworks over Lake Tahoe.

We got married there in 2002 and it remains our favorite vacation spot. It's just plain a great place to relax and do whatever you want. I've even developed some fantastic training material while sitting on one of their outdoor swinging benches enjoying the crisp clear fresh air.

Project Management Institute (PMI)

www.pmi.org

This is an organization dedicated to improving the project management industry. I think we can all agree that there is a broad range of PM skills in the marketplace and the impact of improving PM skills for a contractor has a huge effect on the bottom line.

Click here for more information on Contractor-Specific Project Management Training from D. Brown Management.

Experts Exchange

www.experts-exchange.com

If you are a "Do It Yourselfer" and need to find a solution to that nagging IT related problem this site is fantastic. It creates a marketplace for experts who gladly share their knowledge for something as simple as recognition. Browsing the site is free, posting your own questions is a very reasonable $9.95 per month.