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Avoiding Bank Failures & Managing Cash

Construction Business Owner

Avoiding Bank Failures & Managing Cash ccapoccia Fri, 06/23/2023 - 12:25 The recent wave of bank failures has put a new focus on the security and stability of financial institutions.

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Bank failures cause uncertainty for contractors

Construction Dive

The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said.

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Why Banks Won't Lend Money To Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Think of all the times: You loaned money to a friend or relative Provided labor and materials for somebody's home or business without a deposit check Did change order work that you never got paid for doing and never will Gave a subcontractor/employee an advance on their paycheck, and you never got paid back Multiply that by 100,000, and you will understand (..)

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Contractor

Construction Marketing

When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose. Communication. Punctual Delivery. Reputation and Testimonials.

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The internet ‘wasn’t designed to be secure’: Gilbane CIO

Construction Dive

Karen Higgins-Carter, the company’s chief information officer and a former banking industry executive, says contractors need to band together against cyber threats.

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Common Construction Contractor Bookkeeping Issues With Accounts Payable

Contractor Bookkeeping

A proper Construction Contractor Bookkeeping System uses the Accounts Payable feature to track unpaid bills. The bank wants to get paid, and unlike the contractor who is embarrassed to call an old customer, the bank is very willing to call early and often for any outstanding payments due.

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You Risk Paying Twice When Sub-Contractors Don’t Pay Their Bills

Wolgast Corporation

If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors. Why should you care?

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