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The Number One Thing You Need To Know About Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

When you own a small construction business, it's vital you understand how money flows into and out of it. At a basic level, you need to know where your income comes from and what your expenses are. That's why you need to understand cash flow. What is cash flow?

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

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Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. Showing them proof of expected income will go a long way to calming their fears.

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9 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

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If you do find a client willing to work with you, Gray recommends referring them to your current employer and running the project through the firm — or take the leap in starting a new firm by using them as your first client. Pay close attention to cash flow. Learn more: An architect’s guide to cash flow.

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Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

ProcurementExpress.com

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. Think about it this way: bringing your purchasing process into the cloud means you can check incoming orders against pending ones, cutting back on duplicates that hurt your bottom line. Speed Up Receivables.

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Top 3 Tips for Improving Cash Flow as a Construction Contractor

ProcurementExpress.com

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. Think about it this way: bringing your purchasing process into the cloud means you can check incoming orders against pending ones, cutting back on duplicates that hurt your bottom line. Speed Up Receivables.

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Serious And Funny Construction Definitions Contractors Enjoy Reading

Contractor Bookkeeping

Assets of Company - Cash / Receivables – Payables / Trucks / Tools / Equipment / Material. Assets of Firm - Cash / Business Process / Sales Process / Client List / Predictable Cash Flow. Bad Numbers - Lead to bad decisions / cash shrinks / business unstable / bankruptcy or failure.

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

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WIP figures refer to products that are part-way through the production or assembly process. Allowing teams to monitor cash flow, losses, profit fade, or over and underbilling. Cost codes define the specific work performed by each job, while cost types refer to the materials that fall under that code, such as parts or labor.