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Serious And Funny Construction Definitions Contractors Enjoy Reading

Contractor Bookkeeping

Bad Numbers - Lead to bad decisions / cash shrinks / business unstable / bankruptcy or failure. Bankruptcy - Result of saving money on bookkeeping and making decisions on garbage reports. Bid - A wild guess carried out to two decimal places. Bid Collector - Customer looking for cheap contractor.

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How High Profit Jobs Send Contractors Into Bankruptcy

Contractor Bookkeeping

The problem is high profit jobs have a way of turning into low or no profit jobs and in some cases they can bankrupt your construction company because you bid the project using whatever model you are accustomed to using and in the end you wind up with cash flow problems. The same goes with managing sub-contractors and suppliers.

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Guest Blog – 5 Common Misconceptions About Surety Bonds

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Stop Bookkeeper Embezzlement In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Being Ripped-Off And Driven Into Bankruptcy! This is, always has been and will continue to be a major headache and in some cases the direct cause for construction company owners to file business and personal bankruptcy. An Alarming Number Of Construction Company Owners Are. That sounds harsh but it is true! For the full article [link].

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

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Below, we’ve listed some items your business plan should definitely include. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Set goals for your business. Analyze your competition.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Below, we’ve listed some items your business plan should definitely include. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Set goals for your business. Analyze your competition.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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Below, we’ve listed some items your business plan should definitely include. What kinds of jobs are they bidding on? If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Set goals for your business. Analyze your competition.