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The Tough Commerce Blog
Expert Insights for Concrete Professionals
When to Expand into New Geographic Markets: A Concrete Business Owner’s Guide
Thinking about moving into a new market? You’re not alone. Whether you’re hearing complaints about service gaps nearby or trying to keep...
May 305 min read
The Depreciation of Trucks: How Concrete Companies Can Minimize Their Tax Impact
As a concrete business owner, trucks are the backbone of your operations. However, these heavy-duty vehicles are also a significant cost...
May 167 min read
The Trump-Era Tariffs: What to Expect and How to Prepare Your Concrete Business
Concrete is the most widely used man-made substance on the planet. Its affordability and strength make it vital for everything from...
May 15 min read
4 Reasons You’re Not Getting the Most Out of Your Volumetric Concrete Trucks
The success of volumetric concrete companies squarely depends on their trucks. They have to leverage each one of these assets to the...
Apr 75 min read
Case Study: How Texas Hill Country Mobile Mixers Cut Costs and Tightened Operations with Tough Commerce
Executive Summary: Texas Hill Country Mobile Mixers , a $15M volumetric concrete company, was able to crush scheduling, invoicing, and...
Mar 203 min read
Digital Transformation in Construction: Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Technology
Volumetric and concrete pumping companies may serve a vital function in society, but it’s fair to say they’ve never been at the cutting...
Feb 266 min read
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