Strictly Business: Crystal Ball Gazing

Wouldn’t you love to have a crystal ball that could tell you what your company will be doing in twelve to eighteen months? “The future looks a little hazy … wait, the picture is becoming clearer now … I see great production efficiency, reliable suppliers, cooperative homeowners … I see few change orders and a 33% gross margin.” It may sound far-fetched, but you can make just such a crystal ball simply by learning to spend a few minutes a month looking at data you already have. Spend a few more minutes a month doing what the data says you should do, and you’ll have a reliable system for predicting and controlling your workload. What To Look For To