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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. Keep The Service Agreement Cash Separate. One of the best parts is you have an immediate increase in cash flow. Need Help Now? Call Sharie 206-361-3950.

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Top ten software for estimating and bidding

Construction Cost Estimating

As soon as the project is procured, estimate details flow automatically into Sage business management software, removing unnecessary tasks and data entry errors. Sage Estimating also facilitates forecasting the labor, raw material and other overhead costs so that the contractors can arrange & deliver correct bids.

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. Yes, WIPs are considered current assets – meaning, accountants consider inventory assets to be current, as they are expected to turn into cash within the year. Well, not exactly. WIP is one element of an inventory account.

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Five Tips To Help Contractors Stop Losing Money On Change Orders

Contractor Bookkeeping

Part of the root cause can be traced to a mild case of "Stockholm Syndrome" where contractors feel their cash flow may be held captive by their customers or clients. Hint: if you do not have enough cash flow to pay off your credit cards every month chances are you are acting as your customer''s lending institution or their sugar daddy!

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Fast Easy Accounting Overview What We Do For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

We show you how to remove unique cash flow bottlenecks which are common in contractors bookkeeping, that results in more money in the bank, reduced overhead and lowers their stress level. Click On The Button Below To Download A Free Guide. The tangible part of operating a small contracting company is like herding cats.