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Turbocharging Motown’s Recovery

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A few hours after the pixels for that post were hatched, Detroit announced it had become the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection. We are committed to helping make that future a reality,” the bank said, in an internal document acquired by The Detroit Free Press and posted online.

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Serious And Funny Construction Definitions Contractors Enjoy Reading

Contractor Bookkeeping

Bad Numbers - Lead to bad decisions / cash shrinks / business unstable / bankruptcy or failure. Bankruptcy - Result of saving money on bookkeeping and making decisions on garbage reports. Delayed Payment - A tourniquet applied at the bank balance of any contractor who will allow it.

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that a contractor who falsified waivers of lien engaged in fraudulent conduct and his debt to the bank was non-dischargeable. Waivers of liens: fraud.

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Home Builder Success and the Fragility of Good Things

Pro Builder

As one reviewer describes it, “ Anna Karenina is a great holy mess of a book,” after which he goes on to extol its virtues. I came across a multiple- award–winning book, Guns, Germs, and Steel, by Jared Diamond, which explores how humankind has evolved—a fascinating read. In his book Catastrophe Theory , Vladimir I.

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FAQ's About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

Levelset

Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Never stop learning.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Never stop learning.