Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 3, 2014

An Alarming Number Of Construction Company Owners Are. I say that with all due respect to egg heads since I am an egg-head with several degrees and certifications in Accounting, Construction Accounting and Project Management. Bookkeeper Embezzlement Can Destroy Your Construction Company And Your Personal Finances.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 23, 2013

One Of Your Greatest Fears Is Wasting Money On A Less Than Good Lead: I have heard contractors think that on larger projects homeowners are “Just Getting Free Ideas” for someday when looking for a huge remodel, new desk or patio when the SCOPE of the project keeps expanding and the budget is shrinking. Consider charging a design fee.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 7, 2014

2 Construction which is roughly 15% of all bookkeeping and accounting and includes serving the needs of general contractors, builders, residential and commercial remodelers, specialty trade contractors and about fifty more contractor types. Construction Companies That Are Small. Construction Companies That Are Small.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 24, 2014

When you own a small contracting company, like a residential remodeler, plumber, electrician, concrete contractor, flooring contractor or any other construction related company it is imperative that you have a good clean set of books that are consistent and updated regularly.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. We also offer these QuickBooks Training Programs in webinar setting at our headquarters in Lynnwood Washington.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

All construction contractors have experienced the financial pain of bad debt which is defined as a customer who refuses to pay no matter what you do. In your construction company it is the same, you need the answers in order to develop understanding and that is what helps us all let go of the past and move forward.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. We also offer these QuickBooks Training Programs in webinar setting at our headquarters in Lynnwood Washington.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. We also offer these QuickBooks Training Programs in webinar setting at our headquarters in Lynnwood Washington.

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Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Thursday, May 31, 2012. Mark It Up! We deal with them all the time. The market is competitive.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 4, 2013

I have been where you are now Having worked in the trades, owned and operated construction businesses and being trained in construction bookkeeping and accounting I understand what it takes to run a successful construction business. My focus is on your construction accounting needs and helping you make more money faster.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Linked In Construction Groups Are Great. Resources For Construction Contractors. Finding and joining a construction oriented Linked In group is fast and easy. Once you get to the construction group page click the button to join the group. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Tax Season Is Here and this is when most construction contractors think about getting their construction bookkeeping system in order so they can file their annual tax return for the previous year. Each Branch Of Accounting serves a different function similar to how it works in construction. Why Not All Three? Most C.P.A.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

So, if you are a construction contractor using QuickBooks or you have someone in your office using QuickBooks perhaps you should consider investing $599.00 We offer specialized support for construction companies. Professional Construction Bookkeepers with minimum of 10,000 hours of practice. Construction Marketing Resources.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 4, 2012

Our Favorite Clients Are Construction Company Owners - Because we have owned and operated construction companies in the past. We do not currently own any construction companies because we feel it seem like we are in competition with our clients. Then I focus on helping you increase your construction company's Profit and Growth.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 12, 2012

Some Of The Best - Framers, drywallers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics, roofers, landscapers, construction project managers and other tradespeople have become wealthy construction business owners been very successful and I say more power to you! Let's Take One Example Washington State Sales Tax. 83% - For 65 days late.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 7, 2014

Just because you don''t fully understand everything, you need to know about running a construction company doesn''t mean you shouldn''t be paid a fair price for your work! Dispatch Construction Workers. Own a trade or specialty Contractor Company (No Remodelers, Builders, Developers). Incompetent Bookkeepers. Embezzlers.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. We also offer these QuickBooks Training Programs in webinar setting at our headquarters in Lynnwood Washington.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. We also offer these QuickBooks Training Programs in classroom setting at our headquarters in Lynnwood Washington.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Three Reports Construction Companies Need: Cash, Cash And Cash! #1 It used to be QuickBooks was the only real option for construction companies to generate a decent set of Financial Reports and Job Costing Reports and that is still true. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports. Money talks and bulls breakfast walks! #2

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. I realize this is a repeat but for one I dont have any extra time this week and two scope cannot be over emphasized in the construction estimating process. Answer: The cost of construction in heaven. Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

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Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 30, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. Answer: The cost of construction in heaven. Types of Scope: The accuracy of a construction cost estimate is directly related to the estimators understanding of the projects complete scope! Monday, January 30, 2012. Woolsey, MBA.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Is Xero Working For Your Construction Company? In fact they don''t want channels they just want to start and finish construction projects. Most Contractors Don''t Want Xero Accounting Software - QuickBooks software or any other construction software for that matter. Most Contractors Don''t Want Drills - They want holes.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Is QuickBooks Enterprise too much and not working for your construction company? QuickBooks Enterprise is a great program for construction contractors doing over $10,000,000 a year in construction work but it may not address your company''s needs Publish well because it is too complex. Have Change Orders.

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Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Is Xero Not Working For Your Construction Company? It is similar to the reason why a $50 circular saw is a bargain and may work great for a handyman doing some minor projects and yet for a construction contractor it simply is not robust enough to get the job done. Need Complex Construction Accounting Reports.

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Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Is Quicken not working for your construction company? It is similar to the reason why eventhough a $50 circular saw is a bargain at first, most construction contractors agree it really only works well for handyman doing some minor projects and it simply is not robust enough for a general contractor. Quicken To QuickBooks Conversion.

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Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Is Quicken For Mac not working for your construction company? It is similar to the reason why a $50 circular saw is a bargain at first glance yet most construction contractors agree it really only works well for handyman doing some minor projects and it simply is not robust enough for a general contractor. Have Change Orders.

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Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 28, 2014

Payment Applications For Residential Remodel & Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors. A lot of construction companies attempt to use QuickBooks to keep track of the job costing have found using our FREE Stand Alone Invoice got the job done Fast and Easy! Learn More About Residential Remodel Payment Applications.

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Contractors Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. We also offer these QuickBooks Training Programs in classroom setting at our headquarters in Lynnwood Washington.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 13, 2014

Lately a lot of contractors like you are discovering the need to get better financial and job costing reporting from their accounting software in order to stay competitive and know in advance which jobs to bid on that have a history of making your construction company a reasonable profit and which ones to ignore. Problems to be aware of.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 1, 2013

Contractors and other small business owners having nothing to do with construction have told us how frustrated they are about the amount of time, money and effort they are losing from bad bookkeeping and bad bookkeepers. We also offer these QuickBooks Training Programs in classroom setting at our headquarters in Lynnwood Washington.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Is Xero Accounting Online Working For Your Construction Company? In fact they don''t want channels they just want to start and finish construction projects. In fact most of our construction clients don''t like any construction software including QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud.

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Accounting Contractors Project Management Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 27, 2014

Construction Accounting Services For Home Builders. Spec Home Builders Have Unique Construction Accounting Needs : Keeping Track Of Specialty Contractor Costs - Is one of the most valuable things your contractors bookkeeping services can do for you. The best way is to use Purchase Orders in QuickBooks.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2012

This can be everything from estimating, doing the construction work, creating invoices, collecting money, paying bills and having a little bit of money left over. Washington State - Depending on the rules and regulations business professionals may be required to pay business & occupation tax to the Department of Revenue.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

QuickBooks Online is a great program for small companies including some non-profit organizations but it is not suited for a serious construction contractor with more than two projects a month and generating more than $500 a year in sales. The Screenshots Below Were Taken In Our Lynnwood Washington Office. does.yet again! Cash On Hand.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 31, 2013

The reality is I am simply a Great Big Teddy Bear that loves accounting and helping contractors achieve their definition of success and anyone who has anything to do with building, remodeling or maintaining our homes and businesses. For further insights I have an entire section of this website devoted to Construction Psychology.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 3, 2014

In the past you had to make notes, collect customer information, go to your office, open QuickBooks or whatever construction accounting software you are using, wait for everything to load up and then try to find the paperwork, open the invoice screen and fill it out and if you were lucky you could email it from QuickBooks to your customer.

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Accounting Contractors Profitability Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 3, 2014

In the past you had to make notes, collect customer information, go to your office, open QuickBooks or whatever construction accounting software you are using, wait for everything to load up and then try to find the paperwork, open the invoice screen and fill it out and if you were lucky you could email it from QuickBooks to your customer.

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