Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. Retention receivable and payable is different from accounts receivable and payable. View profile.

Accounting 98

Accounting ABC Banking Liability 98

Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Protect your lien rights.

Cash Flow 98

Cash Flow Insurance Lien Management 98

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It happens this way: A contractor or subcontractor borrows money from a lender, and as security for the loan it gives the lender an assignment of or lien on its receivables and contract rights. Reading Cooperative Bank v. Any subsequent square-up was between lender and borrower, and not the account debtor’s concern.

Security 40

Security Contract Accounting Construction 40

Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore some strategies to help you keep money in the bank. Otherwise, you could be overdrawn on your account. Without incoming revenue to cover those costs, you’ll have to overbill another project to cover them. Last but not least, establish and follow your company’s mechanics lien policy.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Finance Construction Materials 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Go To Your Bank - And they offer you a line of credit. Use Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and be very careful about what you buy. Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Let us take care of your accounting.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Did You Go To Your Bank - And they offered to give you a line of credit. Did You Use Your Personal Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and perhaps you were not careful about what you bought? Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name. You say O.K. You say O.K.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Go to your bank and ask to speak with the commercial banker. Every bank has one and they can be one of your most powerful allies and mentors. The really good news they are on the banks payroll. How can you and the bank help me run my business more profitably?

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Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48