Sam Dolbel
Sam Dolbel is a co founder of SINC
Articles by Sam Dolbel
A Quickstart Guide to Standard Operating Procedures
We’ve all been that new guy in a company, trying to figure out the right way to do things without stepping on any toes, and yet, it seemed as if everyone we spoke with had their own idea of the best way to get things done. In that context, many errors were made and much rework was produced.
Everything You Need to Know About Mechanic's Liens
In this article, we’re going to review liens in general and the Mechanic’s Lien in detail. We’ll show you the steps to take to initiate a lien and foreclose on a property, how to have a lien removed, and most importantly, we’ll give some recommendations on how to avoid a lien in the first place. Finally, we’ll provide a list of lien filing regulations state by state.
Creating And Interpreting Subcontractor Agreements
Back in the ‘good old days’, you could rely on a handshake deal and be reasonably confident the job would get done right. If there were bumps in the road, you knew they’d get taken care of amicably. Indeed, in some tight communities, contractors still work on a handshake basis, but that’s quickly changing.
Creating A Paid Time Off Policy For Your Contracting Business
If you’re like most owners in this business, you’re juggling a million things at once and the last thing you want to worry about is your employees taking time off. But it’s important both for your people and your bottom line. If you don’t already have a paid time off (PTO) policy in place, now’s the time to build one.
Using Cost Codes In Construction Accounting
What Are Cost Codes? Put simply, cost codes are numeric codes that represent the different inputs (costs) that go into a project. Whether that be equipment, materials, labor, or some other element. Cost codes are useful because they allow you to track and analyze costs on a more granular level both during and after a project: For billing purposes, to demystify 'where the money went' and to identify areas for improving profitability.
Balance Sheets For Construction Accounting
Balance sheets are one of the most important aspects of construction accounting, so it is naturally best practice to make sure they are current and accurate. However, some small business owners or operators may not necessarily understand what a balance sheet is, let alone how to keep and maintain one.
Change Orders For Contracting Projects
Change orders are often required during an ongoing contracting project. This post will help you understand why they are required, how to implement them correctly, and some common gotchas to look out for along the way.
The Best Free Business Applications For Small Business
Quickly see the best free business applications that small businesses can start using today to improve everything from their bottom line to employee productivity.
Our Top Free Time Tracking Applications
When you are just starting in business, you need to keep your overheads as low as possible. One way you can help is by taking advantage of the multitude of attendance management applications with free plans. During our journey of building SINC, we have come across a bunch of different offerings and have put together some of our favourites and scored them based on the factors we consider most important for a new company just starting up.
How To Improve Employee Engagement
For small businesses, obtaining success is a long-term, uphill battle and comes with many different challenges. However, there is one business factor that plays a large role in helping all other necessary aspects of small business success come together, and that is **employee engagement**.
How to Recruit Long-Term Employees
According to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees stay on average 4.6 years at one place of employment. This relatively short stay can pose a problem for many employers, especially small businesses.
Apps That Will Help Your Small Business
The United States alone is home to nearly 30 million small businesses that are looking to become the next best thing. With such competition, it's no wonder small business owners are always looking for new ways to increase production, drive growth, and ultimately succeed.
Reduce Payroll Costs By Stopping Time Card Fraud
If you’re a business owner or manager you’ll probably agree: Payroll Costs Can Make Or Break A Business Payroll is one of, if not the most, significant costs associated with running a business.
5 Tips on How To Eliminate Payroll Mistakes
Getting your payroll correct is a hugely important thing for you and your team. Having to correct payroll mistakes undermines the relationship you have with your team, takes up a lot of your time and looks unprofessional.