Capacity Building Partners

We connect diverse companies with capacity building services

Members of Tough Leaf who hold certifications such as MBE, WBE, DBE, SDVOB, VOB, or LBE can avail of exclusive rates from our capacity building partners by clicking on "LEARN MORE" below each service. Through these partnerships, members can enhance their skills and expertise, enabling them to better compete for project opportunities.

Inventory Management

With tight schedules and limited budgets to work with, inventory management shouldn’t be one more wrench in the works. Ply has created a way to simplify the process, allowing contractors to save 15 hours a week on inventory management. Reduce human error, improve cash flow, and centralize activities, all from one platform.

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payroll

Keeping up with payroll tax rates, accurately calculating liabilities, and making timely payments is time-consuming at best. Heartland Payroll eliminates any guesswork so you can quickly and reliably submit payroll and payroll taxes on time from any Internet-enabled device.

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Tax Credit

We’ve partnered with our friends at TaxTaker to break down the 179D and 45L energy efficiency tax incentives. TaxTaker is offering Tough Leaf diverse firms $1500 for every successful referral that uses TaxTaker’s services for these incentive programs.

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Staffing

In a labor market where unemployment is below 4%, finding and retaining talent in the construction industry is a difficult and time-consuming challenge. Heron Wolf will support your firm throughout the recruitment process

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insurance

For over 50 years, Levitt Fuirst has been one of the largest privately held brokers in New York, with programs specifically designed to meet the needs of MWDBE and SDVOB Firms.

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bonding

Surety Risk Solutions was developed to be your surety bond brokering partner in the Construction and Real Estate Industry.

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Retirement Service

Human Interest, a 401(k) provider for small and medium-sized businesses, reduces the burden of managing a 401(k) plan with easy setup and administration, recordkeeping, and streamlined employee onboarding. Add an affordable retirement service to your benefits offering today!

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Accelerated Payments

Most trade contractors wait 30, 60, 90 days to get paid! Constrafor’s Early Pay Program eliminates payment delays and gets you paid within 48 hours of submitting a GC approved invoice.

No hidden fees, and no long-term interest. Opt-in by project or by invoice.

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health benefits

Most business owners don't know the answer to this question. Yet when it comes to other expenses, chances are they know the exact cost. So, why not find out if your business is overpaying for health insurance?

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digital marketing

Save 30% for 3 months when signing up to Constant Contact using this link.

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