[AZTLANLC]

I still can't belive that this forum has so few members (compare to other long time forums) but the quality of each post is amazing, keep it up guys.

This site will be #1 sometime soon in the future

[scott C]

Many good posts here.

1 Make sure cash flow is there. Making money is and not getting paid when you need it is like not making money at all.

More later

[site]

1 Do whatever it takes to find really good employees.
2 Don't skimp on equipment ( but make sure you can afford the payments).
3 Do your best work on every job.
4 Network with the right people so you get the good leads.

If life begins at 40 I'll be born next August.

[Robert C]

I agree with everbody on the point of keeping your labor down and invest
in equipment. 2 to 3 laborers and me and my dad running equipment we get an awfull lot acomplished. Pay roll taxes alone wipe you out. We don't nedd alot to keep busy.

[cutntrim]

I actually just found this particular thread today. Anyhow, if anyone's still following it...

If I had a "do-over" I would:

- have thought twice about starting a partnership instead of a sole-proprietorship

- sought out an accountant (by referral) from day one - or even prior to day one

- began using Quickbooks (or a similar accounting program) from the start

- joined a professional assoc. sooner

- surfed this forum (oh, yeah none of these forums, or the internet even existed then)