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Contractor Cash Flow Problems Caused By A Bookkeeping Troll

Contractor Bookkeeping

He was not aware of the extent of the problem because the bookkeeper hid the bounced check notices and intercepted the phone calls from the bank, the angry merchants and suppliers by applying for new credit cards in the contractors name to finance the house of cards. At that point he knew something was very, very wrong.

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How High Profit Jobs Send Contractors Into Bankruptcy

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The problem is high profit jobs have a way of turning into low or no profit jobs and in some cases they can bankrupt your construction company because you bid the project using whatever model you are accustomed to using and in the end you wind up with cash flow problems. Residential Remodel Contractor Building A Home. The Solution.

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Serious And Funny Construction Definitions Contractors Enjoy Reading

Contractor Bookkeeping

Assets of Company - Cash / Receivables – Payables / Trucks / Tools / Equipment / Material. Assets of Firm - Cash / Business Process / Sales Process / Client List / Predictable Cash Flow. Bad Numbers - Lead to bad decisions / cash shrinks / business unstable / bankruptcy or failure.

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

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. Keep the cash flowing as smoothly as your paint. Review your cash flow regularly.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. Keep the cash flowing through your financial pipes. Review your cash flow regularly.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. Keep the cash flowing like current on a hot line. You need to be a master of your cash flow.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. Keep the cash flowing like water down a valley. You need to be a master of your cash flow.