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How High Profit Jobs Send Contractors Into Bankruptcy

Contractor Bookkeeping

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. Every problem has one answer "Brute Force". The Solution.

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Job Costing Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Yet most contractors believe the complete opposite about construction; cheaper is not better. No different than Professional Bookkeepers and construction accountants should not be preparing annual tax returns. The more accurate the construction accounting system the more likely you will have useful job costing reports.

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

Levelset

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a painting company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for painters. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. Create a recognizable brand.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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It’s an excellent time to consider starting a plumbing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for plumbing companies, which are expected to grow revenues by more than 1% annually for the next five years. Use cash flow to inform your business decisions.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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It’s an excellent time to consider starting an electrical company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the electrical industry, which is expected to grow revenues by more than 1.5% WATCH: How to calculate cash flow for a construction project.

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

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It’s an excellent time to consider starting a roofing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the roofing industry, which is expected to grow revenues by around 1% annually for the next five years. . Use cash flow to inform your business decisions.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

A central element of the public-private partnership that secured the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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