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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

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. Let’s take a look at the basics of cash flow and how architects can budget their expenses and forecast their income to stay in good financial standing. Cash flow basics.

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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! What Makes Up Your Construction Company Cash Flow?

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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. The price of a service agreement must pay for the corresponding maintenance and whatever is left after the cost of material, labor and other costs is gross profit.

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10 Contract Terms for Higher Profitability

PSMJ Resources

Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit. With government clients, this term can reduce overhead, making your contract price more attractive. Shorten the billing/payment cycle.

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KPIs for Architects: 3 Performance Indicators to Watch

Levelset

These data points provide insight into the profitability of a company and give owners an early indication of potential issues. Architectural business consultant Lucas Gray of Charette Venture Group recommends three KPIs to help firms measure their profitability: break-even point, utilization rate, and billable ratio. .

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PSMJ Resources, Inc. Announces 2013’s Circle of Excellence Firms

PSMJ Resources

the premier management consulting firm for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, is thrilled to announce this year’s members of the 2013 Circle of Excellence. Argus Consulting, Inc. BAM Architecture Studio NK Architects Baylis Architects OBEC Consulting Engineers, Inc. Hyde Engineering + Consulting, Inc.

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Bill.Com Can Save Time And Increase Your Construction Company Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

With the optional bill tracking and bill payment services they are increasing bottom line profits by avoiding late fees and taking advantage of vendor discounts which in some cases can generate 36% Return on Investment! an hour after all of the taxes and overhead. For example a part-time bookkeeper paid $15.00