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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

You’re providing a service to your customers, but your contracts are often lump-sum , and billings are often determined by the percentage of completion. However, like any other business, you need to maintain positive cash flow or you may find yourself unable to pay your workers and other expenses. Cash flow basics.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Solution

Carol Hagen

We all know that cash flow is the life blood of our business (whether you’re a contractor or a CPA firm). Do you know how long your cash will last? To see your future rather than the past, to become more goal oriented, take a peek at Up Your Cash Flow (UYCF). A time consuming process!

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Unique Tips For Managing Cash Flow In Your Contracting Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company and especially the ones with annual sales volume under $1,000,000. Some construction Company experts even say that a healthy cash flow is more important than your contracting company''s ability to complete projects! Is Cash Flow The Same As Profit?

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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the meantime, service agreement customers are a source of cash flow and are predetermined to call you instead of your competition when repairs are necessary. They may call your contracting company for future work or they may decide to shop the competition and use the information they find to negotiate for a lower price.

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Construction Financial Reporting – Why It’s Important and How To Do It

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The second reason is for cash flow. These reports should summarize the overall budget, potential change orders, cash flow, risks and more. These reports get distributed to your client and consultants. Consider issuing your reports on a monthly basis if the contract doesn’t specifically outline it in detail.

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What is Project Loss Insurance?

Levelset

When a loss occurs, it can put a real crunch on a contractor’s cash flow. It protects contractors and construction managers from unexpected increased costs in the performance of a construction contract. It also helps contractors manage cash flow during a loss. of contract value and is billed quarterly.

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Business Intelligence for Construction is On the Rise & It’s Obvious Why Contractors are Loving It

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Each project carries a significant amount of risk including countless safety issues, stringent regulations or contractual obligations, weather delays, lack of qualified labor, subcontractor performance and inconsistent cash flows, just to name a few. Patti Smith, Business Process Manager, Ideal Contracting. Ease of Use.