Relationship Advice for Contractors and Companies

As a whole, the business world is experiencing positive and rapid growth progression around the world. The corporate sector is staying consistent with traditional measures, all while adapting to modern trends.

Independent contractors and small businesses are becoming more common, which expands the open market. At Cobra Concrete , our core values have always revolved around integrity, customer satisfaction, hard work, and dedication to our craft. For over 15 years we have proudly served the Chicagoland area with outstanding drilling and concrete sawing. None of this would be possible without maintaining the consistency of our values. Today we are going to share some advice on how we have maintained our success by building positive and dependable relationships with our contractors and clients.

Before any work begins between a contractor and a company, it is important to initiate a proper introduction. The invaluable element of a contractor/company relationship is having mutual business values. A clear portfolio from both parties allows everyone to understand the style, concepts, and capabilities of each company involved. As a contractor, showcasing the difficulty of tasks you are capable of performing will build interest and trust in you and your company. There may even be a project within your portfolio that is similar to what the current client wants.

While this may seem like a basic piece of advice, communication is what keeps a successful business relationship afloat. Problems may begin as small, but can become bigger without proper interaction due to the snowball effect. Communication is vital every step of the way. If there are any doubts, concerns, or questions from either party, it is essential to resolve them as soon as possible.

In the concrete business, many tasks and projects take a great deal of time to complete. Avoidable situations may become larger than they initially started, and can waste time and money. No matter the size of your project, be sure you have the contact phone number and e-mail address of the other party. In some cases, setting up an emergency contact can also benefit both parties.

A rule-of-thumb in any relationship is to be open to new ideas. While both parties may have amazing, unique, and creative ideas, there may be a better solution to be found with compromise. Combining ideas to complete a task is always better than one side feeling overshadowed. During every project at Cobra Concrete, we welcome our clients to share all of their ideas. We believe the client knows what they want the moment they inquire about our services. We strive to complete our client’s concepts in a safe and affordable manner.