Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 15, 2019

The unacceptable idea is that contractors seem like the last person to receive the reward for their hard work. Cash flow is king! Professionals have recorded multiple payment cases and the slow paying issues are at the top of it. Can you imagine finishing a building work without receiving a penny? Disappointing, isn't it?

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Natural Building

AUGUST 12, 2022

He sought “to provide a complete working alternative to our present ideas about architecture, building and planning”. Chris realized that the smallest hint of unease about an idea might be the sign of something important. Christopher Alexander, architect, academic and writer, died 17 March 2022; he was 85 years old.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. This allows you to maximize cash flow without having to pay for additional software (well, unless you’re mailing out paper invoices and waiting for checks to come in). Speed Up Receivables. Use Financing to Provide a Cushion.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

While there are numerous reasons to change software applications, there are two that regularly come up in our discussions with prospective clients: cash flow control and project cost control. Back to Cash Flow. What other problems do you consider when deciding if it’s time to switch your software? February 2009.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. This allows you to maximize cash flow without having to pay for additional software (well, unless you’re mailing out paper invoices and waiting for checks to come in). Speed Up Receivables. Use Financing to Provide a Cushion.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 20, 2023

So you have a great business idea and are convinced you can make it work, but you don't have much capital to get your business off the ground. Juggling existing financial commitments such as a mortgage or bank loan could put a squeeze on your business plans.

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Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

Restricted cash flow. And, if cash flow is tight that month, they might take out a line of credit and pay interest moving forward. Learn more about cash flow in construction. When these items go missing, it can take days, weeks, or even months to replace them. Higher costs.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The construction sector continues to step up its diversity initiatives, and for good reason: industry data shows that having diverse teams leads to more innovation, stronger ideas, and better business decisions.? . times higher cash flow per employee over a three-year period than non-diverse companies.”

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 10, 2021

After reading this, you may think it is not as good an idea as it seems. Hiring Vs. Outsourcing. Are you thinking of hiring a bookkeeper?

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Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 2, 2015

If you are a struggling general or trade contractor, battling cash flow and business development and marketing challenges, you might find some solace — and learn some lessons — from one of the biggest and most rapid flameouts in recent business history — Quirky’s crash and burn. Alas the idea didn’t work.

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 23, 2016

This is the very start of a business, when it’s no more than an idea that’s trying to gain marketplace acceptance. It’s a big challenge – there may be a negative cash flow for a while – and if the business can’t cope for long, it may be time to exit. The seed stage. The decline stage.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 30, 2012

The creative solution to the problem: Proceed with the job, invite the designer to submit an additional invoice for the cost overrun, and pay that invoice as funds become available but not in a manner that would cause cash flow challenges short term. Here is where responsibility fits into the picture. Sometimes I personally err.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

Three Steps To A Paradigm Shift: #1 Unfreeze - Being open to a new idea that is in agreement with your core values. #2 Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow. Others will experience nothing. Whatever is in your best interest will occur.

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Cash Flow Construction Change Orders Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. Through our discussions, we shared ideas about what the profile of such an employee might be. What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? February 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

And for my time, I usually walk away both inspired and loaded with new ideas to put to use. Even one new idea can be worth its weight in gold…but that’s just my opinion. That’s why I make it a point to read, talk to people, and attend as many conferences and tradeshows as I can. February 2009. January 2009. December 2008.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

OSHA has been grappling with the idea of developing a specific ergonomic standard for the construction industry. So what are your thoughts and ideas regarding ergonomic applications in the construction industry? One of the areas we looked at was their pallet/skid area, where they were struggling to design an ergonomic work station.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

My take on this idea is very simple: Stay Hungry. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you. From The Whole Earth Catalog. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. As a business owner, you can never be satisfied. February 2009. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

One of Cloutier’s suggestions is to, instead of paying vendors on time, pay them late to increase cash flow. Wherever did he come up with this idea?

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Profitability Cash Flow Management New York 148

Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 19, 2012

The idea behind these strategies is that if you get in the face of enough people, and can handle the rejection of those who want nothing to do with you, you’ll sell a lot more than if you do nothing. See this entry in the original Construction Marketing Ideas blog for more information.

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Cash Flow iPad Construction Debt 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2013

Each one is just a little thing, a tiny process improvement that helps you be more efficient, have more cash flow and a better life. As friends we exchange emails and ideas to assist one another. It is an exchange of ideas and all about you, your hopes, dreams and plans for what is next. Click here to learn more.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2021

Yet, here we are, with strong sales, great cash flow, abundant profits, and not enough people to build the homes. . It was simply too philosophical for their tastes, touting ideas they neither understood nor appreciated, and thus the next annual report looked pretty much like a spreadsheet with a stiff cover on it.

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Profitability Remodeling Cash Flow US 98

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The possibility of running out of cash flow, mismanaging of funds, plummeting economy, increasing cost of materials, and other similar concerns are daunting and real. During construction, it is a good idea to touch base regarding the emerging risks that weren’t previously discussed. Financial Risks. Prioritize and Plan.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The possibility of running out of cash flow, mismanaging of funds, plummeting economy, increasing cost of materials, and other similar concerns are daunting and real. During construction, it is a good idea to touch base regarding the emerging risks that weren’t previously discussed. . Financial Risks. Prioritize and Plan.

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Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

And let’s face it, relationships are key in the construction world, but I’ll let John expand upon that idea. It’s easy to get caught up in the details of managing a project, but the way you approach a customer when dealing with a change order can set the stage for the rest of your relationship. What processes do you have in place?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

There Are Three Steps To The Contractor Paradigm Shift: #1 Unfreeze - Open the portals of your mind and be open to new ideas and test them to determine if they are in agreement with your core values. #2 Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow.

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Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 16, 2013

in profit keeps coming in that it could add hundreds or even thousands of dollars to your cash flow and profits and may be the difference between earning a profit and losing money. Do any of these things apply to your situation? You started your construction company within the past five years. in reduced waste adds $1.00

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Contractors Cash Flow Profitability Remodeling 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 16, 2013

in profit keeps coming in that it could add hundreds or even thousands of dollars to your cash flow and profits and may be the difference between earning a profit and losing money. Do any of these things apply to your situation? You started your construction company within the past five years. in reduced waste adds $1.00

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Contractors Cash Flow Profitability Remodeling 48

Lets Build

MAY 20, 2020

This idea is also supported by McKinsey and Company, as seen in the diagram below: Source: McKinsey & Company. Technologies such as BIM, project management software, and cash-flow apps are expected to take up more space in the industry as we move forward. What will construction look like during and after COVID-19?

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PSMJ Resources

APRIL 30, 2012

2) Scheduling serves as the foundation for cash flow plans. The project schedule defines when the firm is using cash and when. cash flow plan to the start and completion of schedule milestones in. Construction Marketing Ideas. Without a schedule, it gets done when it gets done. payments should be received.

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DebunkTheBIM

AUGUST 28, 2015

The small operators lug the costs of working in a volatile industry, expensive tools, taxes and regulations, uneven cash-flow, bad weather. A good idea, an enthusiastic minority and relentless missionary activities of those, had little chances to succeed over the speculative – mafia type industry.

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BIM Cash Flow Industrial IDEA 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

I hope these ideas help as the year starts and we get closer to the construction season. Everyone’s day is full of information that needs to be processed and tracked – email and voice mail alone have caused serious information overload. Keeping track of it all is difficult, if not impossible. www.dexterchaney.com. February 2009. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

It’s hard to think of examples where this is a good idea in any business. For those not familiar, a silo in business terminology refers to a part of a business operation that works in isolation from other parts of the business. In general, the more connected your employees are, the better, right? The Office, The Field, and Technology.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

Let me know if any of you have done this before or have any ideas for putting together a stress test model for the construction industry. After the April consulting rush, I am going to put together a rough model and see if I can’t make this happen for my own company. February 2009. January 2009. December 2008. November 2008.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2021

Yet, here we are, with strong sales, great cash flow, abundant profits, and not enough people to build the homes. . It was simply too philosophical for their tastes, touting ideas they neither understood nor appreciated, and thus the next annual report looked pretty much like a spreadsheet with a stiff cover on it.

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Remodeling Cash Flow Profitability US 52

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Not too long ago, or so it seems, we were more than ecstatic at the idea of being able to call our project managers in the field on mobile phones. The recent passing of Steve Jobs got me thinking about how technology has evolved over the years, and how it has affected the way we operate. Construction Connectivity – Can you hear me now?

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

I hope these ideas will help with your construction business management. Like any leader, as a construction business manager, you will inevitably have to critique an employee. But no matter the offense, discipline should not be done in front of the employee’s peers. Nothing good comes from public humiliation. What are your leadership tips?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 2, 2013

I Have An Idea. Part of the root cause can be traced to a mild case of "Stockholm Syndrome" where contractors feel their cash flow may be held captive by their customers or clients. Randalism "I am not an excellent judge of a person''s credit score; however, I am a good judge of cash, checks and we accept all credit cards.

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