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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the meantime, service agreement customers are a source of cash flow and are predetermined to call you instead of your competition when repairs are necessary. The Balance Sheet is the summary report which shows all of the assets minus the liabilities which equals the "Book Value" or owner''s equity.

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification 

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Formula: (Cash and Cash Equivalents + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivables) / Current Liabilities . Like the Quick Ratio, Current Ratio measures a company’s ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its current assets. Formula: Current Assets / Liabilities . Days of Cash on Hand .

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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Both retention accounts are shown as current assets and current liabilities, respectively. Plus, not recording retention payable leads to the understating of a company’s liabilities. Debit Credit Income $100,000 Accounts receivable $90,000 Retention receivable $10,000. Fariba Mehdian. View profile. Managing slow payment cycles.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Liability for damage. Even small disputes in the construction industry can have a negative impact on time and cash flow. Third-Party Insurance: What’s the Difference?

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

Construction Business Owner

Other common reports bonding agents will look at include income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flow, and job specific invoice aging reports. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. This report illustrates how a contractor bills a client versus the work they have actually completed.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

If a business is unprofitable in 2011, and has no taxable income to use the deduction, that business can elect to use 100% Bonus Depreciation and carry-forward to a year when the business is profitable. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. There are plenty of good reasons to take a closer look at Section 179.

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10 Contract Terms for Higher Profitability

PSMJ Resources

Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit. To improve cash flow, ask the client to pay twice a month in accordance with a predetermined payment schedule.