Abstract

Strategies for a Successful Surveying Business
Track: Surveying
Authors: John Matonich

Strategies for a Successful Surveying Business:
Most Surveyors who run a surveying business do so because they love surveying, not because they want to be business owners. This session is intended to provide a better understanding of the aspects of managing a successful business. The presentation will cover various tools, principals and theories used to improve the performance of a business. No matter the size of your firm, this presentation is will cover many things that can help you have a more successful business. It will cover topics including knowing your clients and your employees. Also, the financial factors such as billing rates, overhead factors and chargeability will be covered. Finding, hiring and releasing employees will be discussed along with your legal responsibilities affecting each of them. The presentation will also cover the aspects of a good contract and some of the pitfalls of contract negotiation.