CONTENTS Author''s Disclaimer Why Read This Book? What is Business Infrastructure? You''re Not Alone What You Can Learn About the Author Introduction PART 1 THE CONTRACTOR Chapter 1. Entrepreneurial Characteristics It''s Not Easy Your Dual Role as Owner and Manager of Your Company Passion for Your New Baby is Good, but. Chapter 2. Company Culture Chapter 3. Elements of Leadership Vision and Strategic Direction Emotional Intelligence Communication Skills Adaptability and Resilience Integrity and Ethical Leadership Team Development and Empowerment PART 2 REGULATORY MATTERS Chapter 4. Business and Government Regulations Incorporating Your Company Registration in Other States Registered Agent Professional Licensing Municipal Business Licensing and Permitting Corporations and LLCs The LLC The S Corporation The C Corporation Sole Proprietorship Partnership Partnership Agreement Establishing Your Corporate Identity Choosing the Name for Your Company PART 3 GETTING IT DONE Chapter 5. The General Contractor The Owner - Contractor Relationship Managing Risk Construction Type Union or Non-Union Managing the Common Causes for Contractor Failure Increase in Project Size Changing Your Geographic Area Taking on a New Type of Construction Lack of Management Maturity Task Dependency Software Construction Document Software Construction Bookkeeping Software Awareness of the Economy and Other Business Threats and Opportunities Negotiation Proactively Manage Budgets Demand High Quality Cultivate Relationships Meet the Schedule Stakeholder Communication Human Resources Management Trust Marketing Chapter 6. Subcontractor Management Effective Subcontract Documents Trust Prequalification of Subcontractors Subcontractor Proposal and Scope of Work Notice to Proceed Precaution Official Notice Inspection of the Subcontractor Work Topographical Site Survey Differing Conditions Independent Contractor vs Payroll Employee IRS Regulations for Independent Contractors Managing Change Orders Effective Change Order Procedures Chapter 7.
Construction Disputes Design Defects Workmanship Defects Negligence Changes in Scope Changes in the Work Contract Terms and Conditions Payment Methods of Dispute Resolution Negotiation Mediation Arbitration Chapter 8. Project Delay Causes for Delay Be Prepared Chapter 9. Contracts and Agreements What is a Contract? The Value of a Written Agreement Types of Construction Contracts Lump Sum Contract Unit Price Contract Cost-Plus Contract Incentive Contract Design-Build Contract Getting Paid Example Lawsuit PART 4 RESOURCES Chapter 10. Lawyers Construction Industry Lawyer General Practice or Business Lawyer Employment Lawyer Workers Compensation Lawyer Real Estate Lawyer Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer Civil Litigation Lawyer Tax Lawyer Intellectual Property Lawyer Personal Injury Lawyer Immigration Lawyer Estate Planning Lawyer Deal Making Chapter 11. Accounting and Taxes Tax Preparation The Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement) The Balance Sheet Statement of Cash Flows Summary Chapter 12. Hiring the Right People So, Who Are the Right People? Tips For Interviewing Prospective Employees Job Benefits Jobsite Facilities and Conveniences Onboarding New Employees Employee Meetings Employee Handbook Non-Compete Agreement Chapter 13. Banking Loan Documentation Personal Guarantee Variable Rate Loans Credit Unions Private Lenders Chapter 14. Construction Insurance General/Commercial Liability Insurance Workers Compensation Insurance Builders'' Risk Insurance Business Owners Policy Product Liability Insurance Professional Liability Insurance Commercial Property Insurance Fidelity Insurance Home-Based Business Insurance Co-Insurance Making Claims Performance and Payment Bonds Performance Bonds Payment Bonds Summary Chapter 15.
Business Plan Purpose and Evaluation Presentation for the User Proposal Guidelines PART 5 IDEAS Chapter 16. Niche Contracting Advantages of Niche Contracting Additional Niche Advantages Chain Store Owners and Franchisors Chapter 17. Outside Board of Advisors Is an Advisory Board Necessary? Chapter 18. Case Study of an Existential Business Crisis--A Personal Account Another Shoe Drops A Perfect Storm Looking Back A Tough Decision The Personal Effect Success, at Last Chapter 19. Investing in Real Estate as a Parallel Business Owning STNL Properties--a Successful Proven Strategy General Characteristics of Single-tenant Net-lease Properties The STNL Marketplace Primary Factors in Pricing an STNL Property Replacing the Property Early STNL Properties vs the Stock Market The Case For Investing In Real Estate Dealing With Capital Gains Tax The 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange In Conclusion Chapter 20. Summary Checklist for Startup Businesses What to Do First Chapter 21. Useful Reading Acknowledgements Appendix Contents Appendix A - Partnership Agreement Example Appendix B - Non-Compete Agreement Example Appendix C - Business Loan Proposal Form Example Appendix D - Business Plan Example 1 Appendix E - Board of Advisors Agreement Example Appendix F - Employee Handbook Example Appendix G - Independent Contractor Agreement Form Example Appendix H - Business Plan Example 2 Appendix I - Acord Certificate of Insurance Form Example.