Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 13, 2021

Solid cash flow management is vital to ensuring your business survives, but not everyone understands what cash flow is or how to manage it. Cash flow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business. A positive cash flow means you're bringing in more than you're spending.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 5, 2020

Managing cash flow is a vital part of running a successful construction business. Some contractors think managing cash flow means keeping track of how much money enters and leaves their business, but there's actually more that goes into it. Starting Cash + Cash In - Cash Out] = Cash Flow.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 28, 2023

Cash is king! Construction Company cash flow is the movement of money in and out of your Construction Company; these movements are known in accounting circles as inflow and outflow.

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Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

Restoration contractors can spend a lot of time waiting for payment. 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. 5 tips to manage cash flow on a restoration project.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 6, 2021

12 Pitfalls New Contractors Should Avoid. New contractors face big challenges - is your new business built for success? New contractors, like all contractors, face challenges around workload: cash flow, staffing and contracts. Here are 12 common pitfalls contractors face when starting out. .

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Central An accurate and timely Work-in-Progress (WIP) report is one of the most essential tools a contractor can use to optimize cash flow. Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Stay on top of every project and maximize profitability. Thu, 10/26/2023 - 12:00 1:00 p.m.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Effectively managing cash flow is critical for contractors’ success. Considering these complexities, it’s easy to understand why, throughout the life of a project, a variety of things can change — directly impacting the original cash flow forecast. Create Rolling Enterprise Cash Flow Forecasts.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

How individual specialty contractors handle these costs vary, but as the saying goes, “Cash is king.” From buying materials to hiring crews, business begins when cash flows. If you’re a specialty contractor who needs cash flow solutions, you’re not alone. Establish consistent accounting procedures.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 22, 2021

A wise business owner once said, "Happiness is positive cash flow." Everything is better when your cash-in exceeds your cash-out. A cash crisis can be emotionally devastating, and it can even kill your business. As a business owner, I'm sure you agree.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 12, 2021

Although it's impossible to predict the future with 100% accuracy, a cash flow forecast is a tool that will help you prepare for different possible scenarios in the future. What is Cash Flow Forecast? A cash flow forecast comprises three key elements: beginning cash balance, cash inflows (e.g.,

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 4, 2022

An accurate and timely work-in-progress (WIP) report is one of the most essential tools a contractor can use to optimize cash flow. In this webinar, we will discuss: Five common mistakes that compromise cash flow and job profitability. SPEAKER. . John Meibers. Vice President & General Manager. Social Image.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Enlightened contractors like you understand the value of developing your own unique Construction Contracting System, a collection of documented repeatable processes and operation manuals. Your office ensures your contracting company has a steady flow of projects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2021

For any business, having enough operational cash on hand is critical. Without being able to accurately forecast cash flow, making important decisions about the future of your firm or projects is a risky venture at best. Cash Flow Forecasting with Autodesk Construction Cloud. Project Level Cash Flow Analysis.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

As a commercial specialty contractor, it can be frustrating to have the crew, time, and skills you need to take on construction projects but not enough cash to purchase materials. But when you take into account how long it takes for specialty contractors to get paid, it gets risky quickly, especially if you’re just starting out.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Analyze WIP Schedules ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:56 A contractor’s work-in-progress (WIP) schedule is used by the company’s accounting department to vet the trajectory of each construction project. When the WIP schedule is accurate and updated, contractors can foresee and possibly prevent potential issues from occurring.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Poor Cash Flow Management One of the biggest challenges for construction businesses is managing cash flow. You need cash to buy materials, pay workers, and keep your business running. However, you may be in a cash crunch if you don't correctly deal with your cash flow.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency driven and are things that need to be done now.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 1, 2020

Dealing with unexpected cash-flow difficulties, even if you're working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. A formerly reliable client might take much longer to pay than anticipated leaving you out of pocket.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A wise business owner once said, "Happiness is positive cash flow." Everything is better when your cash-in exceeds your cash-out. A cash crisis can be emotionally devastating, and it can even kill your business. As a business owner, I'm sure you agree.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 13, 2017

But the likely reason some contractors dislike them is that they can’t get them. Contracting is a risky endeavor with many opportunities for something to go wrong that can create a negative impact on cash flow. Maybe the project or conditions are not what was anticipated, or the contractor needs more resources than expected.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

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. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 19, 2023

You may also be startled to discover that solid cash flows from sales deliver little profit. A cash flow forecast tracks cash flowing in and out of your business. The timing of these flows enables you to identify cash-rich and cash-lean periods.

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Carol Hagen

JULY 1, 2009

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

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Poor Cash Flow Management One of the biggest challenges for construction businesses is managing cash flow. You need cash to buy materials, pay workers, and keep your business running. However, you may be in a cash crunch if you don't correctly deal with your cash flow.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2018

Having cash at the ready not only allows contractors to pay their bills on time but to finance material and manpower on new projects.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 12, 2019

Construction company cash flow is the movement of money in and out of your contracting business; these movements are known in accounting circles as inflow and outflow.

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Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. And they are – but so are the contractors who will actually build the project. Contractors build them. Inviting contractors to share value.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 28, 2019

A shortage of liquidity can put a contractor in jeopardy, experts said, offering financial advice for juggling new and existing business.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2023

Ideally, you want to reduce the chance of bad debts and pressure on your construction company's cash flow. When negotiating contracts with clients, try to set payment terms that help your cash flow, such as deposits or progress payments.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 8, 2022

When we speak with contractors who failed, most say it was due to a lack of cash flow. It was pretty obvious, yet when questioned, all of them said they were "Blind-Sided" and were not aware they were running out of cash until it was too late.

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Levelset

MAY 4, 2022

Levelset’s recent 2022 Cash Flow & Payment Report revealed some key differences between large, successful contractors and smaller construction businesses. Learn more: How to prequalify a general contractor. Large contractors are more likely than small contractors to use these strategies to get paid.

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Pro Builder

MAY 6, 2022

Contractors Turn To Automated Payment Apps for Faster Billing. The days of long delayed payments and financial headaches are a thing of the past for contractors switching to speedy payment apps. Fri, 05/06/2022 - 10:18.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2014

Previously, we addressed a question posed by a number of contractors on message boards regarding the difference between profits and cash. I introduced you to the Statement of Cash Flows, the financial statement that answers this question. Where did the money go?” Best Practices Registered User'

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BD+C

JULY 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have made payment delays to contractors much worse, according to a report from construction software firm Levelset. Just 9% of companies always get paid on time, a decline of 60% from last year, says Levelset’s 2021 Construction Cash Flow & Payment Report.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 24, 2022

Cash flow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business. A positive cash flow means bringing in more than you're spending. A negative cash flow means you aren't bringing in enough to cover your expenses. It's based on the amount of money you bring in minus the amount you spend.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 29, 2014

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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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Who couldn't use more cash during the holiday season? No matter the season, however, construction companies rely heavily on cash flow to fund their operations. Cash flow depends on so many variables, but there are a few that you can control. Tie bonuses or other incentives to effective cash flow management.

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