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How to Avoid Running Out of Cash on a Construction Project

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In this article, we’ll explore some strategies to help you keep money in the bank. By predicting your cash requirements ahead of time, you know just how much work you can afford to take on and budget accordingly. Without incoming revenue to cover those costs, you’ll have to overbill another project to cover them. Poor planning.

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Unique Construction Company Financing Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

You Want Money; Banks Want To Lend Money, What''s The Problem? Multiply That By 100,000 And You Will Begin To Understand Why Banks Seem So Tight Fisted About Loaning Money. Banks stay in business is by loaning money and earning interest. 5 You don''t have a formal documented Business Plan with a budget and projections.

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Choosing QuickBooks Version For Your Contracting Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

QuickBooks Pro - Is great for contractors acting as Sole Proprietor with annual sales under $100,000 who simply need a way to keep track of basic income and expenses. When you spend money record it in the check register as an expense and when you receive money record it as income.

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Unique QuickBooks Setup For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Chart of Accounts Customer Checks Returned From Bank. Bank Reconciliations. Other Income Tracking. Your income can be sporadic and extremely sensitive to the ups and downs of the new construction market which is why you need a strategy with an external focus on the global housing market. Chart of Accounts Payroll Taxes.

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FAQ's About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

It includes a brief overview of our outsourced contractors bookkeeping system that allows us to service a number of combinations of construction companies including: One Income Contractors: Handyman Services. Multiple Income Contractors: Handyman + General + Remodel. Need Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. General Contractors.

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Contractors Need Reports Not Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

Would it be helpful to know more information than just how much and when the checks cleared the bank? Back In The “Old Days” a set of scales was used – one side for income and other for expenses. High Overhead Costs (in-house server). I can download from the banks"…."I How high is the stack of paper on your desk?

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Contractors Want Reports Not Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

Would it be helpful to know more information than just how much and when the checks cleared the bank? Back In The “Old Days” a set of scales was used – one side for income and other for expenses. High Overhead Costs (in-house server). I can download from the banks"…."I How high is the stack of paper on your desk?