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How High Profit Jobs Send Contractors Into Bankruptcy

Contractor Bookkeeping

The most common situation is when a residential remodel contractor who has built a reputation and a substantial company generating profits of 15% or more decides to start building custom homes. Or the opposite a home builder who decides to branch out into residential remodeling. Home Builder Doing A Residential Remodel.

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Construction Change Order Phobia Increases Stress Reduces Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Solution We Presented - Involved using two invoicing methods, one for small projects and another one for larger projects that used QuickBooks and Excel together to report and track: Original Contract Amount. The Contractor - Did eventually file bankruptcy and lost everything including his home and more than I care to discuss here.

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Stop Bookkeeper Embezzlement In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Being Ripped-Off And Driven Into Bankruptcy! For example I am a licensed Journeyman Plumber (PL01) in Washington State, and have owned and operated successful residential remodel companies, new construction residential and commercial plumbing companies as well as service, repair and drain cleaning plumbing companies.

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

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It’s an excellent time to consider starting a painting company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for painters. Will your business focus on residential customers or commercial painting projects ? Get clear on your customers.

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

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It’s an excellent time to consider starting a roofing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the roofing industry, which is expected to grow revenues by around 1% annually for the next five years. . Get clear on your customers.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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It’s an excellent time to consider starting a plumbing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for plumbing companies, which are expected to grow revenues by more than 1% annually for the next five years. Get clear on your customers.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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It’s an excellent time to consider starting an electrical company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the electrical industry, which is expected to grow revenues by more than 1.5% annually for the next five years. . Get clear on your customers.