Business
Keep Up With the Demands of Construction Business Seasonality
Contractors can beat slow times by planning ahead, having back-up tasks and thinking outside the box. Here are a few ideas.
By Ben Gold
August 12, 2019
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by Ben Gold
Ben Gold is president of QuickBridge, a privately-held financial services firm providing "small business loans" and short-term working capital funding solutions for small-to medium-sized businesses nationwide. Based on its growth, QuickBridge has ranked two consecutive years on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing American Companies list. Ben is a thought leader in the financial tech. industry and a contributing member of the Forbes Finance Council.
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