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Proactive Contractors Use Lien Services To Protect Cash Flow

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Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Those of you who want a predictable environment are employees working for a large employer where schedules are fixed, and they are doing the same things every day. Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

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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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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

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Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. They’ll collect a few checks, perform shoddy work, and then file a lien when the customer doesn’t pay. It’s also important to educate your customer about mechanics liens. Be responsive.

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Construction Site Theft: Impact and Prevention

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Schedule delays. Schedule delays are some of the most damaging effects of construction site theft. Restricted cash flow. In the meantime, they extended themselves on the replacement item, and they’re out that cash. Learn more about cash flow in construction. Higher costs. How to prevent jobsite theft.

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Construction Company Failure Root Causes

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Sales tax liens against contractors twenty two times higher than any other business. Sales tax liens against contractors twenty two times higher than any other business. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow.

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Contractor's Secretary Does Everything Including Bookkeeping!

Contractor Bookkeeping

Sending the Notice to Owner of Intent To Lien to protect my financial interests. Maintain a fixed asset list with depreciation schedule. Enter Schedule of values for new jobs. Maintain the petty cash journal. Maintain records for changes in estimates, schedule of values and payment terms.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Flexible because you can allocate resources as need and scheduling is in your direct control. The completion schedule is too short and exposes you to monetary damages for failure to finish on time.