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The Seven Ages of a Business

Constructonomics

This is the very start of a business, when it’s no more than an idea that’s trying to gain marketplace acceptance. Management becomes more formal and accounting needs to be stronger; money comes more from profits, banks and franchising options than from family. Money tends to come from profits, banks and government grants.

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Unique Bookkeeper Errors Reduce Contractor Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

The banker said his Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet did not look right to him. His banker was a blunt and told him that if he wanted to stay in the construction business he needed to have accurate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Job Costing Reports. QuickBooks Job Profitability Reports. He had to rely on his gut feeling.

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. The really good news they are on the banks payroll.

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Intra-Industry Ethics – Can We Pull It Off?

Constructonomics

We can all turn to banking and say, “Well, look at them, so get off my back.” While regulation in industries like construction, banking, and healthcare can help keep things in check, its power is dwarfed by what could be achieved if we took a look in the mirror and started making improvement on our own. How can this happen?

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We Work With CPA's, Bankers, Advisers To Increase Contractor Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

. #1 Commercial Banker - Someone to help you manage cash flow and put your cash to work earning interest with sweep accounts and other banking tools. They are excellent at reviewing your Key Performance Indicators and advising on profit and growth opportunities. #2 Once you have some basic knowledge get a Certified Financial Planner.

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Contractor's Networking Secrets To Increase Sales And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

They are not sacrificing themselves to the "good of mankind" or to the idea it is there duty to "Increase everyone else''s wealth with no thought of their own well-being", in fact quite the opposite. Stephen Covey describes it as "The Emotional Bank Account."

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Where are we headin’ in 2011?

Constructonomics

What they are exactly may differ from one individual to another, but I think we all have a similar idea. Everyone, especially banks, are holding their money like it’s a piece of their flesh and blood without which they would shrivel up and fall to the earth leaving only a small pile of lifeless dust. . Absolutely. Absolutely not.