How Not to Be The ‘Gone Quiet’ Builder
Gone quiet? Maybe you’re in the middle of a lean patch or you can see it coming? Maybe you want to avoid the situation ever arising? So, what causes a dry spell? There are lots of reasons, and I can’t begin to presume to know your own situation. However, on this page, as part of…
How Not to Be The ‘Stressed’ Builder
A builder who isn’t stressed is so unlikely you could be forgiven for thinking there’s no such person. There’s nothing good about the heart-racing reaction to excessive pressure and all the demands that come with running a small residential building firm. It’s tough. And most builders experience it – every now and then – if…
How Not to Be The ‘Over-Worked’ Builder
Feeling like you’re a builder who’s permanently over-worked, stretched, under pressure and may be even a little out of control? Maybe you’re struggling to stay on top of your jobs, staff, documentation, scheduling? Builders like you, face huge pressures to be marketer, accountant, recruiter, manager and labourer rolled into one. So, it’s not surprising that…
Free construction skills bootcamps with HBXL
Free and 90%-funded construction Skills Bootcamps are changing lives for people entering the building industry or wanting to gain new skills in it. Valuable skills are in demand and good business knowledge is an absolute asset. Could one of our courses be right for you – or someone you know? Read on! Our Skills Bootcamps…
How builders can make more profit through better estimating
Making a profit in building and construction is something many builders around the UK struggle to achieve. For some, turning a profit isn’t even a primary goal. It’s not uncommon for building firms to operate on a “just getting by” basis. At HBXL, we believe this approach is madness! Can you imagine any other business…
Checklist: Subscription or perpetual licence?
Quick takeaways: Subscription is a cashflow friendly option for accessing our award-winning estimating software for 12 months An outright purchase of a perpetual licence gives you unlimited use of our software There’s no right or wrong answer. HBXL Building Software offers both subscription and perpetual licences on all its products. And that includes EstimatorXpress our…