Corporate Law

How to Expand Your Construction Business Part 1

As a construction business owner, you must always be mindful of ways you can increase the value of your business. In this three-part article, a Brandon construction attorney at Cotney Construction Law will discuss expanding your construction business. Remember, at Cotney Construction Law, we are a nationally recognized law firm that assists construction professionals with a variety of important services including navigating construction companies through the complex process of buying and selling a business.         

Growing Your Business

As Brandon construction attorneys, we know that whether you have owned a construction business for decades or are just starting out, it’s important to always have a long-term vision of your company and to consider ways you can steadily increase the value of your business. Here are some basic ways you can help your business grow:

• Reliable Workforce: By training and preparing your workforce, the business owner can slowly transition from the day-to-day operations to delegating tasks. By removing yourself from the center of the business, you can spend more time focused on the expansion efforts of the company. Moreover, if you merge, acquire, or sell to a larger entity, the workforce will be prepared during this transitional period.    
• Understanding the Market: As a business owner, you must always challenge the way you take on projects and look for new ways to more effectively and efficiently complete tasks. You never want to become complacent, so embrace the newest technologies and study your niche and competitors closely to learn how to gain a competitive edge.  
• Marketing Tactics: Every construction company should be utilizing digital marketing applications to promote their business. From social media to identifying keywords to online referrals, it’s important to have a web presence that targets your market and attracts new clients.
• Customer Service: From exceptional customer service to establishing and building a customer base, it’s critical that construction business owners understand their clients’ needs and constantly evaluate their relationship with both new and long-term clients.    

If you want to expand your construction business, make certain that you consult with an experienced legal professional that can navigate you through this process.

For more information on expanding your business, please read sections two and three.

If you would like to speak with a Brandon construction lawyer, please contact us today.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.