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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to — as many states do require specific licensing for roofing businesses. Keep the cash flowing like water down a valley.

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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. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. Meaning, they’ve likely paid for most of the materials, labor, and overhead a while back. That’s accounting’s job, right?

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to — as many states do require specific licensing for plumbing businesses. Keep the cash flowing through your financial pipes.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

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It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. What are the overhead costs? Review—call references, research companies, and read reviews. As you create an estimate, look at the costs of materials, labor, overhead, and apply markup. Request for bids.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to. Keep the cash flowing as smoothly as your paint. When it comes to cash flow, it’s important to always have your finger on the pulse.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. We have a contractor licensing guide for every state you can refer to — as many states do require specific licensing for electrical businesses. Keep the cash flowing like current on a hot line.

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The Unique Challenges of Procurement Planning for Construction Companies

ProcurementExpress.com

It’s always been a struggle to get ahead of tight margins, cash-flow problems, and managing contracts. What are the overhead costs? Review—call references, research companies, and read reviews. As you create an estimate, look at the costs of materials, labor, overhead, and apply markup. Request for bids.