Construction Boom in Houston
What do I need to know to start my Construction Contracting Business
A FREE Workshop
When
Saturday April 16, 2016
From 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Onsite Registration @ 10:00 AM
Where
Parker Williams Branch Library10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Ste 510
(SW corner of Beamer and Scarsdale)
Houston, TX 77089
Driving Directions
Contact
Lalitha Raman
lraman611@yahoo.com
713-487-6565
About Us:
SCORE is an all-volunteer group with real-world business experience, dedicated to your success.
Our Mission: Help Small Businesses Succeed.
Our Mantra: We educate, counsel, mentor.
Founded in 1964, SCORE is a non-profit association and a Resource Partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
For more details, go to www.scorehouston.org
Starting a contracting business? In this workshop we will have a look at things that contractors must know to make sure you get all the details right.
Give your business the best chance for success with a top-notch business plan.
The participants will acquire a better understanding of the following:
- The different types of Construction firms
- Estimating and Bidding
- General Contractor vs Sub-Contractor
- Labor Management
- How to Write Purchase Orders, job scheduling, getting paid on time, job billings, change orders, contract negotiations, when do I need lien releases
- Where is the money? Bookkeeping, insurance requirements
- LLC vs 'C' Corporation, and whether I should join Trade Associations
Presented by: Keith Stine
Keith is a retired Electrical Contractor from San Diego, California. For 20 years, he successfully operated his construction business as both a subcontractor, and as a prime bonded general contractor.
Keith has a ‘passion’ for education, at the apprentice level and for executive business managers. He has taught classes in, the National Electrical Code, Estimating, Project Management, Job Scheduling, Cash Flow and Bookkeeping Systems for small business owners. For small business, Keith wrote, “The Contractors’ Tune Up - Project Manager’s Handbook - A Guide for Construction Management”. And for the consumer, Keith authored, “Home Owners Guide to New Construction and Remodeling”
Keith is a SCORE Volunteer and member of the Houston, Texas SCORE chapter