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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

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The term capital is used across industries to represent all of a company’s financial assets, including cash, inventory, equipment, and more. Several different types of capital — working capital , debt capital , and equity capital — are common in the construction industry. Debt capital. 3 types of capital for construction.

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Unique Tips For Managing Cash Flow In Your Contracting Company

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Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company and especially the ones with annual sales volume under $1,000,000. Some construction Company experts even say that a healthy cash flow is more important than your contracting company''s ability to complete projects! What Makes Up Your Construction Company Cash Flow?

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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

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In the meantime, service agreement customers are a source of cash flow and are predetermined to call you instead of your competition when repairs are necessary. Owner’s equity is in theory what would be left over if you liquidated the company, sold the assets and paid all of the debts or liabilities.

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Contractor Cash Flow Problems Caused By A Bookkeeping Troll

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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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Construction Bad Debt What To Do About It

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All construction contractors have experienced the financial pain of bad debt which is defined as a customer who refuses to pay no matter what you do. Oddly enough most of them paid the debt years later and all of them were very appreciative that we treated them with courtesy and respect. Knowing The Answers Helps.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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You can calculate your working capital by adding your cash on hand with your accounts receivable that are under 90 days. Next, subtract the sum of your accounts payable, short-term debts owed, and over-billings. Sureties calculate working capital more conservatively than other credit providers or banks.

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Contractor's Secretary Does Everything Including Bookkeeping!

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Some Contractors Hire Part Time Secretaries to do everything including construction bookkeeping and then wonder why their company debts keep growing and crushing them. Enter banking transactions including EFT, ACH, NSF, checks, debits and automatic payments. Enter banking transfers between checking and savings accounts.