Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 30, 2014

So……How Much Is My Taxes – The Builder, General or Specialty Contractor asks their Brand New Bookkeeper….You Confused: This Brand New Frustrated Bookkeeper / Spouse / Partner Calls Me And Asks For Help. Bookkeeping Is Treated All The Same. We welcome talking with your “Brand New Unskilled Bookkeeper”.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

At networking events, construction contractors have asked me if we are cheaper than a virtual bookkeeper is. I like to clarify the question by asking if they mean a virtual assistant or a virtual bookkeeper. There is a HUGE DIFFERENCE between a virtual assistant and a virtual bookkeeper. Virtual Bookkeeper Trap #1.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

While Reviewing Some Client Files - I came across a number of instances that showcased a special group of people that we like to go out of our way to replace. Bad Bookkeepers! It got ridiculous when the Bad Bookkeeper played Goldilocks and decide to take a quick nap on one of the beds. There Were Similar Issues - With a twist.

Housing 49

Housing Remodeling Residential Contractors 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Emergency Bookkeeping Services. Your bookkeeper quit or got fired and you need temporary QuickBooks contractor bookkeeping services now! You just opened your construction company in ZZZ and need QuickBooks setup and you need some business advice too! Payroll is due or overdue and you need it processed now!

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Banking Construction Washington Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 24, 2014

Anything Not Related To Your Core Construction Business Is An Outsourcing Candidate. In addition, a lot of in-house bookkeepers are a part of the problem, fighting back hard at the thought of letting any jobs or control goes to someone else. Let’s Review This. And that means they need to reduce costs. Sales Tax Returns.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Is Xero Working For Your Construction Company? In fact they don''t want channels they just want to start and finish construction projects. Most Contractors Don''t Want Xero Accounting Software - QuickBooks software or any other construction software for that matter. Most Contractors Don''t Want Drills - They want holes.

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Accounting Contractors Software Software 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Several years ago the accounting departments of smaller construction companies with less than $10M in annual sales had to slog through dozens of mind numbing General Journal Entries in order to "Close The Books". Review Personal Bank Statements - Business. Review Business Bank Statements – Personal.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 12, 2013

The topic was Ask A Bookkeeper -- Easy End of the Year Accounting and in case you are interested I pre-recorded a video of the entire presentation which you can see below. Review Personal Bank Statements - Business. Review Business Bank Statements – Personal. Xero Outsourced Construction Accounting Services.

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Accounting Banking Project Management Seattle 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 15, 2013

At networking events contractors have asked me about the risks of someone working in an undisclosed location handling their construction bookkeeping records. Virtual Bookkeepers. Because when, not if, any one of those things happen your contractors bookkeeping services needs will be way down the list of what is important.

Contractors 49

Contractors Accounting Office Documentation 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 21, 2012

Here Are A Few Statistical Production Averages Per Person Where You Do Well: Sales Dollar Volume Per Job. Your production average - Per person is not as high as Dog And Pick-Up Truck Contractor however it is close because you have implemented systems, processes and procedures. Let Me Describe Some Of Your Wonderful Personality Traits.

Contractors 57

Contractors Feasibility Plans Negotiation 57

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Is Xero Accounting Online Working For Your Construction Company? In fact they don''t want channels they just want to start and finish construction projects. In fact most of our construction clients don''t like any construction software including QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud.

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Accounting Contractors Project Management Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Starting Or Re-Starting A Construction Company Is Easy. Secret #01 Decide What You Want From Your Construction Company. Action Step - 01: On a peice of paper type and print or hand write a description of what you want from your construction company and put it into a three ring binder. If You Know Exactly What To Do.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 7, 2013

After interviewing this contractor and his bookkeeper and conducting a thorough review of his QuickBooks for Contractor file and the QuickBooks Setup I believe this contractor had a bookkeeping troll. Two years later the cheap bookkeeper had turned his QuickBooks into one of the worst disasters I have ever seen.

Cash Flow 49

Cash Flow Contractors Banking Accounting 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 13, 2013

What To Do When Your Bookkeeper Leaves You Stranded! Every Day Hundreds of construction company owners across the country and around the world are arriving to work with a full work load of projects that "Absolutely, Positively Must Get Done Today" only to find their bookkeeper is gone. The Bookkeeper Has Disappeared - Quit!

Deals 48

Deals Accounting Banking Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 24, 2014

When you own a small contracting company, like a residential remodeler, plumber, electrician, concrete contractor, flooring contractor or any other construction related company it is imperative that you have a good clean set of books that are consistent and updated regularly.

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Accounting Construction Contractors Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Tax Season Is Here and this is when most construction contractors think about getting their construction bookkeeping system in order so they can file their annual tax return for the previous year. Each Branch Of Accounting serves a different function similar to how it works in construction. Why Not All Three? Most C.P.A.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

Did someone setup QuickBooks by trying to follow the built in template inside QuickBooks and you figured out you cannot get any of the financial and job costing reports you need to operate and grow your construction company? We Do QuickBooks Setup For Construction Beginning With Year 2000 And Up. For more on this click here.

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Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 89

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 4, 2014

From our own experiences owning and operating construction companies and from working with other contractors for well over thirty years one of the simplest ways to acquire wealth and riches in construction is to start with these four principles: #1 Find something you enjoy doing and never work another day in your life. #2

Profitability 49

Profitability Contractors Accounting Documentation 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 13, 2014

For Your Construction Company. The purpose of this article is to find construction company owners who want to position themselves to take advantage of the coming harvest of pent-up remodel, repair and commercial tenant improvement demand that will occur in the next seven years beginning in 2014 and need help to stay in business now.

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Accounting Construction Contractors Profitability 48

Levelset

AUGUST 17, 2022

Related: 8 KPIs every construction company should track. Depending on their role in the company, workers have a varying amount of time spent on business admin, including marketing, bookkeeping, professional development, finances, IT, etc. For example, let’s look at a two-person firm that includes a designer and an office manager.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 16, 2013

However we contact each other you can expect a friendly construction accountant who understands contactors and construction and someone who likes to talk on the phone and listen to you and what you have to say. Lynnwood Washington, 98036 Suite B - 2nd Floor is to set an appointment for an in-person visit at our office.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. Click the button below to get right to the Frequently Asked Questions About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services. I am a positive person and always look for answers to problems.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

These forms are not perfect and not the best for all construction contractors. And as always, we recommend you have any legal document reviewed by your attorney or legal counsel before using it. The first one shown below offers a FREE template you can use to develop your own customized construction Accident Prevention Program.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. Since you’re likely familiar with personal auto insurance, commercial coverage works much the same way. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance?

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Two construction companies, Company A and Company B, can do similar work for the similar customers using similar labor, materials and subcontractors yet Company A will earn twice the bottom line profits over Company B. Every Ten Minutes A Day Of Waste You Have In Your Construction Company. See The 80-20 Rule For Construction.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Equipment 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 22, 2012

Specialists Combine Synergy To Guide Construction Companies. Success In Construction - Now more than ever means tapping into the resources of many specialists and not relying on One-Size-Fits-All. They are excellent at reviewing your Key Performance Indicators and advising on profit and growth opportunities. #2

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Banking 48

CivilJungle

JULY 7, 2022

Keep all personal information (passports, financial statements, etc.). Close curtains or blinds to prevent thieves from taking inventory of your personal belongings and seeing the home’s layout. Don’t leave electronics, jewelry, cash, or important personal documents in plain sight. Practice proper bookkeeping.

Security 52

Security Inventory Housing Safety 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

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Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Construction Has Been Tough - These past few years. Think and write down everything that has worked well in the past and review what needs to be fixed, upgraded, discarded and improved upon. Be Proactive About "Strategic" Issues - If you have thought about firing your Bad Bookkeeper you are already 15 minutes too late!

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Contractors Profitability Banking Income 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

And we use them as source documents for bookkeeping entries. A lot of construction companies attempt to use QuickBooks to keep track of the job costing have found using our FREE Stand Alone Invoice got the job done Fast and Easy! All construction problems are related to cash flow or communication. Residential Pay Application.

Contractors 49

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 22, 2012

From A Lifetime Of Experience In Construction. And Construction Accounting - Owners of small construction companies working at level 1,2 and 3 enjoy more freedom, peace of mind, make more money and have fewer upset stomachs on average than officers of large construction firms in level 4. Level One - Dog And Pick-Up Truck.

Construction 48

Construction Accounting Income Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 18, 2012

A Google search for "Free Construction Change Order Form" will show you roughly 300,000,000 hits and most of them will try to sell you something. This free construction change order form is just that, free! Click here for a step-by-step video using the free construction change order template. Since we're this far.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2012

Construction Change Order Phobia. Several Years Ago - A prospect and his office manager / bad bookkeeper / wealth prevention tool came to our office. The contractor appeared to be on the verge of a panic attack because he was experiencing serious financial trouble with his construction business and needed quick relief.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 18, 2013

It’s a mobile environment and for construction contractors accessing their QuickBooks in the cloud is just an extension of technology that is already being used. The Five Key Reports will answer the many questions a construction contractor will have about their business. Is it the file or the person doing it?

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Accounting Contractors Banking Office 55

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 28, 2013

Construction is a tough industry and I have written several articles about it and one of the best ones can be found by clicking here. For more about Construction Psychology click here. John became a consulting client and we took over his contractor bookkeeping services needs. The 80-20 Rule.

Contractors 48

Contractors Negotiation Banking Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 18, 2013

It’s a mobile environment and for construction contractors accessing their QuickBooks in the cloud is just an extension of technology that is already being used. The Five Key Reports will answer the many questions a construction contractor will have about their business. Is it the file or the person doing it?

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