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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

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That’s because other forms of capital — like labor or equipment — can’t generate value if you don’t have enough cash to take on new jobs, acquire materials, or cover overhead. Working capital measures the difference between a construction company’s current assets and current liabilities.

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

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A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Your business plan should also identify potential risks that could result in cash flow problems.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Resource Center. Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. Accounting & Finance. Green Building.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

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Drawing up a construction quality management plan will enable you and your staff to identify potential liabilities or risks, and implement techniques to mitigate them. If it’s a new situation, it may be necessary to devise workarounds to issues as diverse as legal risks, worker training, or cash flow concerns.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Resource Center. 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. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Accounting & Finance.

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Construction Financial Reporting – Why It’s Important and How To Do It

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The second reason is for cash flow. These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. This will typically cover your from both a liability and due diligence standpoint. Providing a cash flow graph should be mandatory in every report.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Resource Center. Job Cost & Cash Flow. So it makes sense that any software you consider should offer comprehensive job cost and cash flow solutions. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Tags: cash flow , Construction Software , document management , job cost , reporting.

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