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How to Increase Cash Flow for Your Construction Business When You Can’t Get the Financing You Need From the Bank

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As a commercial specialty contractor, it can be frustrating to have the crew, time, and skills you need to take on construction projects but not enough cash to purchase materials. Many contractors feel using their personal accounts is the only way to get the cash they need to help their business and start bidding on jobs.

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4 Ways Materials Financing Can Help You Recession-Proof Your Business

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Managing cash flow in the construction industry is difficult in any economy, but during a recession, specialty contractors face even more financial challenges than usual. One of the most significant challenges during that time was the lack of financing for commercial construction companies.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

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Debt capital can be vital for managing cash flow in construction. Debt payments spread out the cost of a large purchase over time, enabling a construction company to continue to take on new jobs and bring in revenue to tackle the debt while still maintaining enough cash to pay operating costs and grow. .

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Prevailing Wages in Minnesota: What Contractors Should Know

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Minnesota breaks its prevailing wage rates into two categories: highway/heavy construction and commercial construction. Commercial construction includes building projects exclusive of residential construction. Here are some rates for commercial construction in St. Equipment Operator Group 4 $40.04 $22.55 $ 62.59

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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. . What kinds of jobs are they bidding on?

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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. As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more.

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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. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on?