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Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices

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The problem for home builders and remodelers is that although lumber futures have begun to moderate, lumber packages quoted to builders have held at or near record highs. This phenomenon is largely a result of dealers’ inventory carrying costs and potentially significant differences between the price at which inventory is bought and sold.

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Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

You would never hire a construction worker with a background in residential roofing to be on your night crew doing a restaurant build out because they are trained to work outside in the sunshine and not be bothered with other trades. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel Projects. Construction Marketing Resources.

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Spec Home Builders Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

You would never hire a construction worker with a background as a handyman to be on your framing crew because they are trained to take their time, lay out tarps in the work area and think about every piece of lumber before cutting and installing it. Nothing is further from the truth.

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QuickBooks Online Converted To QuickBooks Contractors Desktop Online

Contractor Bookkeeping

No Inventory Reporting. 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. Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it!

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Is Your Bookkeeping Service Overcharging Your Construction Company?

Contractor Bookkeeping

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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Home Builders Who Need To Keep Track Of Specialty Contractor Costs

Contractor Bookkeeping

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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Electrical Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs

Contractor Bookkeeping

You would never hire a rough-in electrician with a background in new construction commercial work to be part of your residential remodeling crew because they are trained to rip and tear and work fast will little or no concern for anyone or anything that gets in their way. Construction Marketing Resources.