Productivity

Profitability Reports Compare Estimated to Actual Hours

Project Profitability Reporting Comparing Estimates to Actual Hours Surveying companies live and die by the hour. A 15-person company puts in 30,000 hours of work per year. How do you keep track? How efficient is your team? Could your company be more profitable? I started Qfactor from my observations and hands on experiences working

By |2025-01-20T01:34:06+00:00November 18th, 2024|Business Growth, eBillity, Productivity, Profitability, Qfactor for Surveyors, Qfactor Tip, Software, Time Entry, Time Tracking, TSheets|Comments Off on Profitability Reports Compare Estimated to Actual Hours

Setting the Proposal Scope

In my last blog post, I provided an overall view of the elements of a proposal and how having a clear, accurate proposal can guard against scope creep. Now, I am going to zoom in on crafting individual parts of the proposal. In this post I will focus on the scope of services portion

By |2024-09-25T07:16:03+00:00February 27th, 2019|Productivity, Profitability, Proposal Builder|Comments Off on Setting the Proposal Scope

Your Proposal Was Accepted. Now What? (Easy Onboarding)

Congratulations on landing that big project! Now that it’s time for work to get underway, here are some steps you can take to ensure a good relationship with your client and manage the project smoothly. Onboard the Client Onboarding is the processes of welcoming a client into your business. On one level, it involves

By |2024-10-26T16:25:08+00:00August 16th, 2019|Business Growth, Customer Service, Productivity, Proposal Builder, Qfactor for Surveyors, Software|Comments Off on Your Proposal Was Accepted. Now What? (Easy Onboarding)

Stay Competitive Through Real Estate Partnerships

Fluctuations in the housing market over the past decade have created tough conditions for land surveyors, and staying competitive in a challenging market requires new approaches to  marketing your services. One way to make the most of your time and resources is to look for strategic partnerships with local real estate companies. Why Should

By |2024-09-24T05:04:02+00:00January 12th, 2020|Business Growth, Marketing Tips, Productivity, Qfactor for Surveyors|Comments Off on Stay Competitive Through Real Estate Partnerships

Are Drones Right for Your Business?

Drones seem to be everywhere nowadays, especially in the mapping and construction industries. Manufactures make bold claims about accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. While it’s true that drones can be cheaper and faster than on-the-ground surveyors, they aren’t right for every project or for every firm. Here are three things to consider before investing in

By |2024-09-25T01:49:26+00:00October 6th, 2018|Drones, Hardware, In the Field, Productivity, Qfactor for Surveyors, Software, Technology|Comments Off on Are Drones Right for Your Business?

Avoiding Cash Flow Problems

There is nothing more stressful than eking through payroll with fingers crossed, hoping you have enough cash on hand. Of course, businesses sometimes need to operate close to or even in the red, especially during periods of rapid growth, or long-term projects with milestone or progress payments. It’s not sustainable in the long run

By |2023-03-02T20:37:28+00:00June 7th, 2019|Business Growth, Productivity, Profitability, Proposal Builder, Software|Comments Off on Avoiding Cash Flow Problems
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