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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. Construction businesses may have equipment, materials, or technology that function as capital, too. . Debt capital.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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EQUIPMENT |. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Building your case beforehand can certainly help and makes you look better in the eyes of the bank.

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

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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. Completed operations coverage is bundled with a contractor’s general liability policy. Completed operations covers liability from work that is already completed (i.e., not in progress).

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. When do I need to provide a COI?

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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Contractors need to be able to show the surety that they can perform the work on the project , including the ability to track job costs on a daily or weekly basis and having the right equipment and personnel to handle the various tasks. Sureties calculate working capital more conservatively than other credit providers or banks.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

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There are all sorts of equipment and materials needed to start a roofing and guttering business. Roofing equipment and materials. Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . 3) Equipment and materials. Roofing and guttering equipment and materials need to be acquired before you can start your business.

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

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Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. -. Bank Account - Escrow Deposits. Bank Account - Operating. Bank Account - Job Deposits. Bank Account - Payroll. Bank Account - Operating. Bank Account - Petty Cash. Bank Account - Payroll. Cash On Hand.