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Completed Operations: A Contractor’s Guide to Coverage, Cost, & More

Levelset

If a contractor’s work fails after a project is complete, completed operations insurance can help cover some of the expenses. It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction.

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Builders, Stop the Waste!

Pro Builder

No big deal, right? During the very first LeanBuilding Blitz we ran 13 years ago in Houston, a foundation contractor offered a million-dollar piece of advice: “The guys need to dig the trenches for post-tension slabs like brownies, not muffins!” What if I told you these packets cost the franchisee 2.5 cents each—12.5 cents per order?

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We Fix Costly QuickBooks Setup Problems

Contractor Bookkeeping

When A Deal Looks Too Good To Be True It Usually Is! Everyone likes to save money and get a good deal; however, there are areas where it makes sense to get the best you can afford and for contractors there are three critical areas you must not buy on price alone: Tools and equipment. Chart of Accounts Insurance Builders Risk.

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. Go to your bank and ask to speak with the commercial banker. Every bank has one and they can be one of your most powerful allies and mentors. The really good news they are on the banks payroll. How can you and the bank help me run my business more profitably?

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Outsourcing Contractor Bookkeeping Services Vs. Jobs

Contractor Bookkeeping

Insurance Audit Reports. Construction Accounting is built on a foundation of regular accounting and shares the same basic financial reports for operating and growing a business and preparing annual tax returns and some very rudimentary management decisions. a month just to reconcile the bank and credit card statements.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

Levelset

Get registered, licensed, and insured before anything else. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. It’s important to keep your business’ finances separate from your personal accounts.

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Why Contractors Should Consider Hiring Us Over A Bookkeeper

Contractor Bookkeeping

No having to provide health insurance, holiday pay, vacation leave of absence. No having to deal with the entire unemployment issue and possible wrongful termination lawsuit. No liability insurance in case they sustain an injury in your office. No wasting your time and causing you unneeded aggravation and stress.

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