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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

This attention to detail is paramount when trying to collect money because people tend to have amnesia when it involves payment and especially when it involves change orders. Situations are very different among different types of organizations. My particular situation was a public entity, specifically a school district.

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. Contractor''s Business Round Table Reduces Profits.

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Process Dependent Vs. People Dependent Increases Contractor's Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

Not using Additional Work Orders or Change Orders (Click For FREE Change Order Template). Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Changes in their operations due to contingencies beyond their control. Ignoring Profit Centers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The final days of a project have a huge impact on your overall profitability and success—as the saying goes, projects are remembered not by how they start but how they finish. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. Not so fast.

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Contractor's Secretary Does Everything Including Bookkeeping!

Contractor Bookkeeping

Sending the Notice to Owner of Intent To Lien to protect my financial interests. Tracking change orders in QuickBooks for Contractors for each job. Double checking to make sure the contractor gets paid for all change orders. Double checking to make sure the contractor gets paid for all change orders.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing. Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. This is getting very stressful.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Get Organized - Pick a company name that says something about what you are doing. Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. This is getting very stressful.