If you are starting up your own business, or already have your own company, but feel overwhelmed, this book is designed to provide all the information that can cure management headaches, and help you gain control of the operation. The book shows readers, step-by-step, how to drum up business, choose the right jobs, estimate them accurately, write strong, balanced contracts, work with clients and architects, set up an office, organize the books, hire and manage a workforce, have a safe work-site and keep your jobs on schedule. The author's ideas will help you sharpen your management skills and tighten up your work procedures.