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How to Avoid Running Out of Cash on a Construction Project

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In this article, we’ll explore some strategies to help you keep money in the bank. You can save your existing cash reserves to cover payroll and overhead costs, and the extended repayment terms ensures that you’ll have project income in the bank when the bill comes due. Why contractors run out of cash. But what about cash flow?

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Contractor's Secretary Does Everything Including Bookkeeping!

Contractor Bookkeeping

Sending the Notice to Owner of Intent To Lien to protect my financial interests. Enter banking transactions including EFT, ACH, NSF, checks, debits and automatic payments. Enter banking transfers between checking and savings accounts. Separate direct and indirect job costs from overhead. Enter bank deposits.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. New businesses can leverage technology, automation, and lower overhead costs to compete with existing businesses. From there, you can track your accounts receivable, accounts payable, and overhead expenses to see your current cash flow.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. To avoid getting caught in the “P” trap (without any profitability), you need to think carefully about overhead. Keep reading: Contractor’s guide to profit and overhead.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. When you’re just doing individual jobs, it’s easy to forget about the cost of doing business — but when you’re running a business, you need to remember that every job you take on needs to cover overhead as well.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Obtain a business bank account and any software or staff you’ll need for accounting and bookkeeping. When you’re just doing individual electrical jobs, it’s easy to forget about the cost of doing business — but when you’re running a business, you need to remember that every job you take on needs to cover overhead as well.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Overhead Rapid Coiling Doors. 08 33 26 Overhead Coiling Grilles. 08 33 43 Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains. Project Delivery. Sales Tax Form.