Construction Business Owner

MAY 29, 2012

Contractors in today’s marketplace are caught in the middle of a paper and paperless culture. Many contractors haven’t taken advantage of digital document solutions, and the ones that have are still dealing with high volumes of data. document management. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Contractors need to proactively evaluate and address how project teams – including subs and vendors – are communicating. Consider these three vital areas: Construction Project Documents: How do you move documents through your organization? When documents are created or modified, are the appropriate people notified?

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 26, 2012

With web-based software, these mobile devices are capable of running complete versions of a company’s enterprise software, resulting in real-time information flowing freely from the field to the office and a true collaborative environment. Contractors and software vendors alike keep looking for better ways to connect the two.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

» Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Bring all your financial documents to the initial meeting. document management. foundation. foundation software.

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Banking Construction Cash Flow Finance 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. document management. foundation. The good news?

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Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

Document Management. With the current levels of detail required by industry standards, code compliance and also by the different disciplines, the number of documents required for a project is huge. Keeping track of what’s current in that huge set of documents and making sure others on your team are using current documents are critical.

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Bidding Construction Documentation Software 149

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture tools are built to give contractors visibility and control over three key areas of construction operations: Documentation. Document Management. It’s no secret that documents play a vital role in the construction process from beginning to end. document management. foundation. foundation software.

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Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

If you are like most construction contractors your dream has turned into a bit of a nightmare which you cannot seem to wake up from. Perhaps it is time for you to experience: The Contractor Paradigm Shift! Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. You will be a better contractor for it.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

It crystallizes our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier and we put that mission into our own words: “When better is possible, good is not enough.” For instance, Foundation Software’s vision is this: “To provide the best in accounting software and service for the labor intensive contractor.” document management.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 174

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 4, 2014

Ever Wonder Why Some Competitors Seem To Have More Cash Flow And Profit Than You? Earning enormous amounts of cash and profits in any business is simple, not easy, but simple if you know what to do. Joe The Plumber''s Story: I met a plumbing contractor in the mid 1970''s who was very profitable. a minute plus $99.00

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors hire a bookkeeper and end up with the wrong bookkeeper if they believe all bookkeepers are the same. Nothing is further from the truth. We know what to do! We know what to do!

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Commercial Contractors Remodeling Cash Flow 54

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A lot of contractors have asked me about Section 179. Most of these contractors are considering an investment in equipment or software, and they want to know if it can actually help their construction business. document management. foundation. foundation software. The Best Time to Go Live is…. Add new tag.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

As a general contractor a few years ago, I was working on a tenant improvement project. So, I took some photos, wrote an RFI attached the photos to the document and sent it to the architect noting its urgent status. Do you have a process for organizing, storing and attaching all supporting documentation for an issue?

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I know a lot of contractors are getting into bidding season, and this got me thinking about communication. I know from my days as a general contractor that plans and specifications are altered continuously as subcontractors become involved, materials are changed, and change orders are issued. document management. foundation.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Bidding 159

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Bill.Com Setup With The Unique Needs Of Construction Contractors. In the end we believe Bill.Com is still a worthwhile investment because of the time savings and increased cash flow.). Bill.Com Works With Xero Accounting Online And QuickBooks Desktop In The Cloud. Visit [link] to learn more.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Payment Applications For Residential Remodel & Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors. This is a FREE form we developed for our handymen and trade contractors to use on the jobsite and at their office because invoicing in QuickBooks can be difficult. And we use them as source documents for bookkeeping entries.

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Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Many contractors go into business because they’re great at what they do. I know a successful excavating contractor that took over his father’s grave digging business when he was younger. document management. foundation. foundation software. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

« Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Sometimes, as you know, project documents can devote an entire plan sheet or spec section to a list of abbreviations and acronyms. A lot of this communication revolves around the project documentation. document management. foundation. Add new tag.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance. document management. foundation.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. The city was the “general contractor” and owner of this project. document management.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2011

What happens when construction expert George Hedley gathers 15 different contractors from all over the country, puts them in a room for 2 days and leads an open discussion? Ideas start flowing and problems are solved. What I can tell you is encouraging: There are contractors who are succeeding in this economic climate.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Mid-January is a time of reflection for many contractors. document management. foundation. foundation software. Home » Blogs. « “How good do you want to be?” ” Pardon the Commercial Interruption… » Year-End Wake Up Call. Creating year-end financial reports. Closing your general ledger.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

Relationship between the designer and the contractor » The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software. They just plod along telling unsuspecting contractors that their software can do everything imaginable. Foundation Software has been profitable in each of its years of business since 1985. foundation.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 6, 2011

There is just something special about being around contractors. One of the things I enjoy most about my position at ComputerEase is that I have the opportunity to deal with different contractors everyday and have the opportunity to help them with their construction software needs. document management. foundation.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 25, 2014

There is natural ebb and flow in the business cycle, which in normal times operates, somewhat predictable. Something similar occurred during the period of 1976 to 1980 and suddenly in early 1981 the national and global economy began to turn around and there was a severe shortage of contractors and qualified construction workers.

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Contractors Accounting Hawaii Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 27, 2014

Spec Home Builders Have Unique Construction Accounting Needs : Keeping Track Of Specialty Contractor Costs - Is one of the most valuable things your contractors bookkeeping services can do for you. Contractor Invoicing. Cloud based document storage. Construction Accounting Services For Home Builders. We know what to do!

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Contractors Accounting Banking Profitability 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Until recently, those drawings were produced by hand, but in the last 25 years or so, computers have become the primary tool people use to produce construction documents. From architects and general contractors to mechanical engineers and sub-contractors, every member of the construction project team benefits from BIM documents.

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Construction BIM Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

« Relationship between the designer and the contractor. It seems like just yesterday that Foundation Software was newly incorporated. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. I dream about Foundation, and I make plans for its future. document management.

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Construction Software Software Foundation 136

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. document management. foundation. foundation software. Tags: accounting software , business , competition , construction , foundation , fred ode. Even if you’re already good at what you do, competition is healthy.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

One of my favorite books is Good to Great by Jim Collins, which crystallized our mission to make contractors’ jobs easier, characterized by the quote, “When better is possible, good is not enough.” Take Foundation Software, for example. document management. foundation. foundation software. Add new tag.

Construction 149

Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

The Contractor Paradigm. You will be a better contractor for it. Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. We sincerely care about all contractors and want to do our part to help and support you. Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit.

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Cash Flow Construction Change Orders Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

You need to be a certified LEED contractor, which means you’ll need to study for and take the certification test. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. document management. foundation. foundation software. Get Green Certified. Add new tag. business development.

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Construction Certification Green Software 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. Contractors work in the middle of a chain of risk passed onto them. document management. foundation. foundation software. If you stop to think about it, it’s clear that risk carries a dollar value. Add new tag. business development. change orders.

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Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I know a lot of construction business owners (especially contractors who have grown their small businesses into medium-sized companies) who were once “digging graves with a shovel.” This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erica Brindley, Foundation Software. document management. foundation. foundation software.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 149

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

Contractor, do for me? It is up to us, the contractor, to shape the message effectively and communicate to the client what the building will cost, an estimated time line to completion and any inherent issues that need to be addressed as early in the project as possible. document management. foundation. Add new tag.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared » Hazard Communication? It is a part of the foundation, however, not the cornerstone. document management. foundation. foundation software. Free Subscriptions. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->.

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Construction Software Software Safety 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 19, 2012

Connection between our company and our customers, between industry peers, between contractors and their project teams. document management. foundation. foundation software. We are in the final week of preparing for our annual Users’ Conference , and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Add new tag. business development.

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