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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Understanding the Construction Connection

Construction Marketing

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are owners, operators, and financers of income-generating real estate properties. The primary purpose of a REIT is to generate income for its investors through rental income, capital gains, or both. As such, it may lead to higher rental income and property values.

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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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Is There a Future in Commercial Investment Properties for You?

Wolgast Corporation

On a surface level, it seems like a long-term, but easy investment that will generate ongoing income and also potentially appreciate in value the longer you own it. Cbre.com 2 identifies strength in retail (with price adjustments), industrial/logistics space, multifamily housing in downtown locations, and single-family rentals in the suburbs.

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Resale Certificates For Washington State Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Of Course If Any Or All The Following Apply - To your company then it is not big deal; this isn’t for you: You have lots of money, no cash flow issues, and every one of your clients pay before you even ask. This Form Is Used For Reporting - All your Business Income, Sales Tax, and Use Tax. What is your business income?

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Recording & Tracking Retainage Receivable: QuickBooks for Contractors

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Not only does retainage make it harder for a construction business to manage cash flow — simply recording the transaction can be a feat. QuickBooks includes a standard Chart of Accounts that works for many small retail businesses, which includes an Accounts Receivable (A/R) account. Add Retainage to an Invoice.

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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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State by State Incentives Guide

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Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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