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How High Profit Jobs Send Contractors Into Bankruptcy

Contractor Bookkeeping

The most common situation is when a residential remodel contractor who has built a reputation and a substantial company generating profits of 15% or more decides to start building custom homes. Or the opposite a home builder who decides to branch out into residential remodeling. Home Builder Doing A Residential Remodel.

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Stop Bookkeeper Embezzlement In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Being Ripped-Off And Driven Into Bankruptcy! For example I am a licensed Journeyman Plumber (PL01) in Washington State, and have owned and operated successful residential remodel companies, new construction residential and commercial plumbing companies as well as service, repair and drain cleaning plumbing companies.

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Bookkeeper Vs. Accountant Vs. C.P.A. For Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Their primary function is preparing the annual tax return, performing audits and preparing Certified Financial Statements for bank loans and when a construction contractor requires them before issuing a construction bond. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Certified Public Accountants (C.P.A.) Most C.P.A. Cash On Hand.

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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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Contractor's Bookkeeping Causes Regular Bookkeepers To Panic!

Contractor Bookkeeping

Finding a customer or a client who needs something built, repaired or remodeled. Somewhere within the first two weeks the regular bookkeeper figures out there is either a lot of money in the checking account and everything looks rosy or there is no money in the checking account and they fear the contractor may be on the verge of bankruptcy.

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

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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.

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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. Optimize your website.