Wants and Capabilities

Want Does Not Create Capability

“Vision without action is a daydream.” - Japanese Proverb

D. Brown Management

May 25, 2018 1 minute read

Having a want does not create capability or opportunity.

Having a vision, want or even a need means nothing. It is only through planning, hard work and time that you will achieve your goals. This applies whether you are an apprentice just starting out or the CEO of a complex construction business.

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Bias for Action - the Behavior that Matters

Doing Something is Worth Lots

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Budgeting the Right Resources for Execution

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There isn't a simple answer to this question. Much of the advice you will get has bias attached. Start your decision making process by building your own models and making general assumptions while looking into the future. Use this Excel model to start.

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Cash Flow Tip 1 - The Right Markets and Customers

Finding the Right Markets & Customers. Keeping in mind that you can’t have great cash flow without great profitability the first thing you have to look at is your market strategy.

The Basic Math of Ownership Transitions

Ownership succession for a construction business is complex. Sometimes it is best to back up and look at a really simple model to keep the three primary parties focused on what is truly important.

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