Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Mountjoy, Chilton, Medley LLP is a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

Banking 120

Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 30, 2013

We Serve Several Highly P rofitable Construction Companies and some not as profitable ones. The differences in operations between the two groups are very small and yet the profit picture is massively different. Change Order Management. Invite Your Construction Bookkeeper To A Jobsite For Half A Day. Job Scheduling.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 12, 2013

QuickBooks or Xero Accounting Online for construction depends on how you get paid, the type of work your company does and if you need Job Costing. Have Change Orders. Need Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Banking Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Is Xero Accounting Online Not Working For Your Construction Company? Xero Accounting Online is a great program for small contractors but it may not the power to do what you need it to do. Have Change Orders. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

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. The really good news they are on the banks payroll.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

What Is Xero Accounting Online? Xero Accounting Online Is An Established Leader In Accounting Software having been around since July 2006 and has quickly grown to over 200,000 users. Xero Accounting Online Is The Global Leader in online accounting with over 200,000 paying customers in over 100 countries.

Accounting 48

Accounting Banking Software Software 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

You are a spec home builder in need of a construction draw and your bank or lender wants to see your latest financial reports and this time they want all of the current houses you are working on to be reflected in QuickBooks correctly as Work-In-Process (W.I.P.) We have a FREE change order form you can download here.

Banking 48

Banking Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 21, 2012

Construction Companies - Need short term liquid working capital such as cash, lines of credit, loans, owner financing, credit cards, supplier accounts and other forms of money to conduct daily operations. Compare the success and profitability of a McDonalds franchise to most restaurants.

Profitability 48

Profitability Contractors Banking Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

What Is Xero Accounting Software? Xero Is An Established Leader In Accounting Software having been around since July 2006 and has quickly grown to over 200,000 users. Xero Is The Global Leader in online accounting with over 200,000 paying customers in over 100 countries. Xero Makes Accounting Quick And Painless For.

Accounting 48

Accounting Software Software Banking 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

You have what appears to be a high profit job and now you are thinking you have it made and I hope you are right! The most common situation is when a residential remodel contractor who has built a reputation and a substantial company generating profits of 15% or more decides to start building custom homes.

Profitability 48

Profitability Bankruptcy Contractors Remodeling 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 6, 2014

In The Past You Had To make notes, collect customer information, go to your office, open QuickBooks or whatever construction accounting software you are using, wait for everything to load up and then try to find the paperwork, open the invoice screen and fill it out and if you were lucky you could email it from QuickBooks to your customer.

Accounting 50

Accounting Contractors Work in Progress Banking 50

Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore some strategies to help you keep money in the bank. Most construction businesses focus on their profit margins — making sure that revenue exceeds costs for each job. Otherwise, you could be overdrawn on your account. Why contractors run out of cash. But what about cash flow? Learn More.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Finance Construction Materials 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Have Change Orders. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Do you want to use Xero, but dread moving everything from QuickBooks or some other accounting software? Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales). Enter all of your Accounts Payable (Purchases).

Accounting 48

Accounting Banking Construction Project Management 48

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". There are still a few things the accounting department needs to do. Review Personal Bank Statements - Business.

Accounting 55

Accounting Banking Project Management Contractors 55

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

That day is now with Xero accounting online! If this describes you then perhaps Xero accounting online is a better fit for you than Quicken. Have Change Orders. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. We Make Getting Started With Xero Accounting Online Painless!

Accounting 49

Accounting Banking Project Management Contractors 49

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2011

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. I just finished reading Steven Rattner’s book, Overhaul – An insider’s account of the emergency rescue of the automakers. Mr. Rattner discussed the stress tests given by the Treasury Department to large banks that were receiving TARP funds. Tags accounting.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report? Change Orders and Related Payments. Project Baseline, Changes and Payments To Report? When a construction project grows beyond two invoices, and you add job deposits and change orders the process gets real tricky.

Contractors 48

Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

That day is now with Xero accounting online! If this describes you then perhaps Xero accounting online is a better fit for you than QuickBooks Enterprise. Have Change Orders. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Xero Accounting Online Conversion.

Accounting 48

Accounting Banking Project Management Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 6, 2014

You Want Money; Banks Want To Lend Money, What''s The Problem? Did change order work that you never got paid for doing and never will. Multiply That By 100,000 And You Will Begin To Understand Why Banks Seem So Tight Fisted About Loaning Money. Banks stay in business is by loaning money and earning interest.

Finance 48

Finance Accounting Construction Banking 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 7, 2014

Reconcile The Bank Accounts. Reconcile The Credit Card Accounts. Manage Change Orders. Make Bank Deposits. Generate Useful Profit & Loss Reports. Accounting Is Not Easy. Do You Feel Like These People Are Trying To Take Advantage Of You? Credit Card Companies. Incompetent Bookkeepers.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Banking Project Management 48

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Anyone working in accounting or human resources has access to immense amounts of personal data. For example, banks and other financial institutions put in stronger measures than many other industries. Tags accounting. accounting software. change orders.

Security 120

Security Construction Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Is Freshbooks Accounting not working for your construction company? Freshbooks Accounting is a great program for small contractors but it may not the power to do what you need it to do. If this describes you then perhaps QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud is a better fit for you than Freshbooks Accounting.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Xero Accounting is a great program for small contractors but it may not the power to do what you need it to do. Have Change Orders. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales). Enter all of your Accounts Payable (Purchases).

Accounting 49

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. QuickBooks Enterprise To QuickBooks Conversion: Do you want to use QuickBooks, but dread moving everything from QuickBooks Enterprise or some other accounting software? Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales).

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Quicken To QuickBooks Conversion: Do you want to use QuickBooks, but dread moving everything from Quicken or some other accounting software? Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales). Learn More.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Have Change Orders. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Quicken For Mac To QuickBooks Conversion: Do you want to use QuickBooks, but dread moving everything from Quicken For Mac or some other accounting software? Enter all of your Accounts Receivable (Sales).

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 9, 2013

Tracking change orders in QuickBooks for Contractors for each job. Double checking to make sure the contractor gets paid for all change orders. Maintain and update vendor list with contact information, account numbers and terms. Enter banking transfers between checking and savings accounts.

Contractors 48

Contractors Cash Flow Banking Change Orders 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Does an electrical raceway run through a duct bank? Tags accounting. accounting software. change orders. Construction Accounting Software. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology.

Construction 120

Construction BIM Software Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Go To Your Bank - And they offer you a line of credit. Use Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and be very careful about what you buy. Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 13, 2014

Your ability to look beyond the initial statement and understand the hidden meaning why successful contractors adapt to change in order to survive and thrive will serve you well. The truth is the most successful, wealthy, highly profitable construction contractors don''t like change.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

The idea was you would do all the work they would get half the profits and you politely refused, or not? Did You Go To Your Bank - And they offered to give you a line of credit. Did You Use Your Personal Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and perhaps you were not careful about what you bought?

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 28, 2013

During QuickBooks setup and especially QuickBooks for contractors one of the most dangerous and difficult steps is setting the Chart of Accounts. Are you doing large projects requiring a schedule of values related to percentage of completion and change order management with progress invoicing and payment applications?

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Income Work in Progress 48

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. Our Initial Focus - Is on your accounting needs. No credit cards, bank accounts, Federal, State, Local tax agency accounts.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Banking Office 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 12, 2012

The Strategic Side Of Your Construction Business - Bookkeeping, monthly and quarterly tax returns, sales tax returns, Labor and Industries payroll tax returns, reconciling the checking account with the bank to know how much cash is available, paying bills and collecting money gets in the way of the real work; the tactical side.

Washington 54

Washington Accounting Banking Contractors 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

If you were to research some of the newspaper and magazine articles from the early 1800''s though today regarding the construction industry and contractors in general you will find not much has changed. It has always been and will likely always be that: 95 out of 100 contractors will earn less than 3% net profit. per hour (See below).

FAQ 49

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 28, 2013

Very quickly John realized he had gone from one bad experience to another because the custom home building environment was all about change-change-change. As soon as a wall was up or a floor was sheeted the home owner would want to change something. 20% of your customers normally generate 80% of your net profit.

Contractors 48

Contractors Negotiation Banking Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Go To Your Bank - And they offer you a line of credit. Use Credit Cards - And supplier accounts to finance your new business and be very careful about what you buy. Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48