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Cash Flow Management And How To Track Income

Contractor Bookkeeping

Having a proper cash management system allows you to: Know when, where, and how your cash needs will occur. The starting point for avoiding a cash crisis is allowing your accountant to develop a cash flow projection for you. Know what the best sources are for meeting your additional cash needs.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. Retention receivable and payable is different from accounts receivable and payable. View profile.

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Service Management Construction Software | Construction Manager Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Service Management. Spectrum ® Service Management Construction Software streamlines your service operations for a better customer experience. Create or append work orders from incoming service requests. Spectrum Service Management Construction Software is part of the integrated Spectrum Construction Software.

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HR, Finance and Accounting Professionals: Learn How to Work Smarter Not Harder at Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

HR, Finance and Accounting Professionals: Learn How to Work Smarter Not Harder at Collaborate 2018. Managing the hundreds, if not thousands, of moving pieces, people and processes and the data connected with each across each project can be an epic task. Spectrum: Using Workflow to Manage Payroll Time and Purchase Order Approvals.

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Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls And The Value Of Outsourced Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Although most construction company owners recognize the importance of careful financial management, few want to spend their time dealing with numbers. Unfortunately, not keeping a close eye on your income and expenses can be very costly for a business.

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Using Financial Reconciliation To Keep Your Construction Business On Track

Contractor Bookkeeping

Financial management goes deeper than paying your bills on time and collecting invoices (although those are also important). It involves regularly checking your financial situation to ensure your accounts are in order, your records are up-to-date, and you're spending within your budget.

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Learn more. Learn More.