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5 Ways to Improve Cash Flow in Your Construction Business

Levelset

In the construction industry, starting a new project means encountering automatic, upfront costs. How individual specialty contractors handle these costs vary, but as the saying goes, β€œCash is king.” From buying materials to hiring crews, business begins when cash flows. Establish consistent accounting procedures.

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3 cash flow forecasting tips for your next big construction project

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing cash flow is critical for contractors’ success. Considering these complexities, it’s easy to understand why, throughout the life of a project, a variety of things can change β€” directly impacting the original cash flow forecast. Create Rolling Enterprise Cash Flow Forecasts.

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How to Increase Cash Flow for Your Construction Business When You Can’t Get the Financing You Need From the Bank

Levelset

As a commercial specialty contractor, it can be frustrating to have the crew, time, and skills you need to take on construction projects but not enough cash to purchase materials. With your back against the wall, dipping into your personal bank account may feel like an easy solution. Cut unnecessary spending.

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Managing Accounts Receivable in QB: QuickBooks for Contractors

Levelset

The construction industry runs on credit. Contracts are almost never paid up front, so contractors provide labor, materials, and equipment on credit with their customers. As a result, every construction business records transactions to Accounts Receivable (A/R) until they actually receive payment.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The industry’s retainage practices throw another wrinkle into the process.

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Construction Payment Issues Highlight Need for Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the construction industry, cash is the lifeblood of every business β€” and accountants are the heartbeat. They keep cash flowing to the parts of a project or business that need it most. Today's Guest Article Is From Jonny Finity.

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Claritas Group heading for liquidation

Construction Enquirer

Kent based contractor Claritas Group is heading for liquidation after being sunk by cash-flow and inflationary pressures. “The challenge of cash flowing and managing the losses associated with the inflationary pressures of these uncertain times was just too great. to trade creditors.