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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Learn more. Learn More.

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The State of US Housing: Joint Center for Housing Studies Perspective

Pro Builder

The State of US Housing: Joint Center for Housing Studies Perspective ibush Wed, 02/22/2023 - 07:00 The Center's managing director outlines the nation's housing challenges for the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee as it works to set its agenda Testifying before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee on Feb.

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Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls And The Value Of Outsourced Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Although most construction company owners recognize the importance of careful financial management, few want to spend their time dealing with numbers. Unfortunately, not keeping a close eye on your income and expenses can be very costly for a business.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs. A general contractor is usually in charge of managing the construction process and coordinating all aspects of the project, including scheduling, budgeting, and overseeing the work of subcontractors.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

The invoice is recorded in the chart of accounts with a credit to the income account for $100,000, a debit of $90,000 to accounts receivable, and a debit of $10,000 to retention receivable. Debit Credit Income $100,000 Accounts receivable $90,000 Retention receivable $10,000. Debit Credit Bank or cash $45,000 Accounts payable $45,000.

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Unique Tips For Managing Cash Flow In Your Contracting Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Other examples of cash inflows are borrowed funds, income derived from sales of assets, and investment income from interest. The concept of profit is somewhat broad and only looks at income and expenses over a certain period, say a fiscal quarter. Narrowing, or even closing, these gaps is the key to cash flow management.

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World Bank: 2014 Public-Private Infrastructure Investment Hit $107.5B

ENR Construction

Brazil accounted for largest share among 139 low- and middle-income countries, with $44.2 billion.

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