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Construction Estimating

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Recently Contractors and Owners have found that Outsource Estimating is becoming a practical way to cut overhead. They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc.

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KPIs for Architects: 3 Performance Indicators to Watch

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Where direct labor is the percentage of salaries that are spent on billable work (rather than overhead time). Let’s say the total cost of all business expenses is $150,000 (including salary, benefits, licenses, rent, insurance, etc.). The break-even rate is calculated by taking total operating expenses divided by direct labor expenses.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

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Lay the sheathing: Registration, licensing, and insurance. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. It’s important to keep your business’ finances separate from your personal accounts.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

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This is in contrast to an accrual basis , which is a form of accounting that tracks revenue and expenses when they are incurred, not when they are paid or received. Each of the categories above can be further broken down into a more detailed list that provides the structure for the business’ chart of accounts.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Get registered, licensed, and insured before anything else. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. It’s important to keep your business’ finances separate from your personal accounts.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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Start right by registering, licensing, and insuring your business. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. Your pricing needs to take all of this into account.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Get off to a good start with registration, licensing, & insurance. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. Your pricing needs to take all of this into account.