Paul Ridilla: Practical Management

Avoid OSHA citations by making sure everyone follows safety procedures on the jobsite

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400

I have spent many years as the boss and fully realize how many critical items we are responsible for and how much attention that requires. Unfortunately, as the boss, you forget about your own personal safety. My No. 1 concern is for you, the contractor — for your safety and that of your managers and all your employees.

Safety is no accident

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The three critical and costly items where contractors ask for help more than any others are Occupational Safety and Health Administration citations, personal injury and safety.

Remember that you’re in the people business

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

At a recent seminar, three contractors invited me to have lunch. Two of them had used my consulting services more than 10 years ago and they were trying to convince the third to call me.

Risk vs. reward

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Let’s look at some of the realistic possibilities for a contractor hoping for survival, as well as continued growth and success. One option is to expand whatever type of work that your employees can perform, based on their database skills inventories.

Employee survival

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Many good contractors are struggling to survive America’s economic crisis and some have already lost their businesses. And far too many good employees are struggling at work as well as with finances at home.

How to let employees know what they can do to make more money

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Many parents avoid any discussion about the facts of life with their children. Are you one of many contractors who have never clearly defined the “facts of wages” with each of your employees?

Training Service Technicians

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Maintaining effective human relations throughout your shop and service department creates an enviable reputation for attracting key employees, which naturally attracts new customers.

Jobsite Leadership

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400

The project superintendent and the foreman must work together to keep employees productive.

Employee Relations

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Think back to your own business decisions. How many were costly and should have been better? You will naturally face many more critical decisions in the future. Some of them may be minor but many of them will determine your continued success and survival!

Make 2013 your lucky year

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

If you happen to be superstitious, 2013 may be of concern for your life and your business.

Safety first

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 17:16:00 -0500

Avoid OSHA visits by minimizing jobsite accidents.

Share safety knowledge

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:58:00 -0400

Make sure your foremen understand their role in ensuring jobsite safety.

A fortune in your files

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:33:00 -0400

Check your customer records to increase your service business.

Life-changing eye openers

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:19:00 -0400

Ask yourself two questions: Why change? Why not?

Build your own dream team

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:03:00 -0400

Recruit women to become part of your service company.

Recession-proof service

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:19:00 -0400

Don’t fall prey to ‘service sins’ that will cost you customers.

Survival reserve funds

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:49:00 -0400

Do the math and find extra money.

Survival and success

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:53:00 -0400

Practical tips to help stave off bankruptcy.

Eliminating safety hazards

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:57:00 -0400

Additional ideas to keep jobsites safe.

An obsession you can live with

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:45:00 -0500

A safety do’s and don’t slist will help save lives on the jobsite.

Value Engineering University, Part V

JCRidilla@aol.com (Paul Ridilla) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:31:00 -0500

Tips on establishing profit-producing customer relations.