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How High Profit Jobs Send Contractors Into Bankruptcy

Contractor Bookkeeping

You have what appears to be a high profit job and now you are thinking you have it made and I hope you are right! The most common situation is when a residential remodel contractor who has built a reputation and a substantial company generating profits of 15% or more decides to start building custom homes.

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Construction Change Order Phobia Increases Stress Reduces Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Incompetent Bookkeeper - Was fully awake now and made it clear in no uncertain terms that "if the owner knew how to properly bid projects and run the jobs" that QuickBooks was all they needed for any and all of the projects the company did including large residential remodel projects.

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Bookkeeper Vs. Accountant Vs. C.P.A. For Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Their primary function is to review the transactions, reclassify some of them as needed and prepare payroll, monthly tax returns, quarterly tax returns, basic Profit & Loss Reports and Balance Sheet Reports. Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Profit And Loss Report. Regular Accounting.

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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. Purpose Of Your Construction Company - Acquire clients, satisfy their needs and repeat as often as possible to increase cash flow and profits.

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Stop Bookkeeper Embezzlement In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Being Ripped-Off And Driven Into Bankruptcy! For example I am a licensed Journeyman Plumber (PL01) in Washington State, and have owned and operated successful residential remodel companies, new construction residential and commercial plumbing companies as well as service, repair and drain cleaning plumbing companies.

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FAQ's About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

It has always been and will likely always be that: 95 out of 100 contractors will earn less than 3% net profit. 4 out of 100 contractors will earn between 3%-15% net profit. 1 out of 100 contractors will earn in excess of 15% net profit. Innovation Or Bankruptcy. profit went straight to the bottom line.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. While cash flow is critical for survival, profit is essential for growing a plumbing business. Your profit is the money you will use to reinvest in the business for continued growth.