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Unique Tips For Managing Cash Flow In Your Contracting Company

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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

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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 income from the service agreement is $600 - your cost $300 = $300 additional income. Keep The Service Agreement Cash Separate.

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Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs

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Other common reports bonding agents will look at include income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flow, and job specific invoice aging reports. foundation. foundation software. Tags: bonding , davis-bacon , foundation software , government work , over/under billing , prevailing wage.

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Five Basic Construction Accounting Tasks To Complete Every Month

Contractor Bookkeeping

All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero, must be assigned to the proper accounts: Income. These tasks form the solid foundation of your small business. Job Deposits. As a small business owner, you have more important things to do than to keep your own books.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

If a business is unprofitable in 2011, and has no taxable income to use the deduction, that business can elect to use 100% Bonus Depreciation and carry-forward to a year when the business is profitable. foundation. foundation software. There are plenty of good reasons to take a closer look at Section 179. Add new tag.

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Construction Company Failure Root Causes

Contractor Bookkeeping

Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow. Work-In-Progress (WIP) report the ultimate gauge for cash flow and least understood. Lack of understanding of Construction Psychology.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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Even small disputes in the construction industry can have a negative impact on time and cash flow. Business owners policy: This policy is the foundation of a solid insurance plan. Having an insurance strategy can be part of a prudent business plan. . Here is a partial list of policies that may help protect your livelihood: .