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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

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Many contractors feel using their personal accounts is the only way to get the cash they need to help their business and start bidding on jobs. In this article, we’ll share five ways you can increase your cash flow when the bank denies you access to the money you need to start or grow your construction company.

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5 Ways to Improve Cash Flow in Your Construction Business

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From buying materials to hiring crews, business begins when cash flows. If you’re a specialty contractor who needs cash flow solutions, you’re not alone. In this article, you’ll discover five tips to improve your cash flow so that you can grow your business and increase financial flexibility.

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How to Avoid Running Out of Cash on a Construction Project

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Bigger projects require more materials and more labor, which means higher cash requirements. Contractors can take on more work than their cash flow will let them perform, leaving them scrambling for cash to pay their bills or their employees. But what about cash flow? Forecast cash flow.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

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In this article, we’ll explain what construction businesses need to know about the different types of capital available — and how to use them. . Because payment for construction jobs may be weeks or months after work is already completed, companies must manage their finances carefully to maintain cash reserves for taking on new jobs.

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Bigger, Better Jobs: Tips for Getting the Jobs That Help Grow Your Business

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Delayed payment is felt by nearly 90% of contractors, according to Levelset’s 2021 Construction Cash Flow & Payment Report. While most specialty contractors aim to take on jobs with higher profit margins, buying materials upfront can drain the available cash needed to make this happen. Use Materials Financing.

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Contractor Loans: An Expert's Guide On How To Finance Your Business

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Today's Guest Article Is From Chad Otar. Hammering out bids, winning jobs, managing a crew, knocking out material lists and – most importantly – making sure that you stay on top of your cash flow are all big pieces of the contracting business puzzle.

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

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Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. And it costs less than credit cards or other contractor financing options.