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

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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. Poor cash flow management is the number one reason why construction businesses fail. Plan out your cash flow.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

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Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. Retainage can cause a cash flow burden for contractors, especially subs at the bottom of the payment chain.

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Construction Payment Speed: Winners and Losers

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Our recent Construction Cash Flow and Payment Report took a deep look at more than 500 construction companies to figure out who is getting paid quickly — and who isn’t. Read more: How to Manage Cash Flow in Construction. Find more success with payment speed. Protect & speed up every payment. Learn more.

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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

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When payment problems come up, contractors on public projects can’t turn to the mechanics lien for the solution — both the federal and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Preliminary notice requirements.

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Managing Accounts Receivable in QB: QuickBooks for Contractors

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Slow payments are a chronic problem in the building industry, and payment delays can quickly escalate into cash flow problems. QuickBooks A/R reports show you a snapshot in time, and can help you identify problem customers that are causing cash flow problems for your company. Using QuickBooks to track lien rights on A/R.

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

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Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. Provide a plan. Get more trade preferences.

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Construction Site Theft: Impact and Prevention

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Insurance claims. Filing insurance claims for a construction site theft can increase the contractor’s premium, meaning they’ll have to pay more for coverage moving forward. There are times when an insurance claim makes sense, such as when expensive or leased items roll off the construction site. Restricted cash flow.

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