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10 Contract Terms for Higher Profitability

PSMJ Resources

When negotiating a contract, insert as many of the following terms into the contract as possible: 1. It''s a good negotiating tactic to ask for money up front. Request that the client agree to a simple monthly payment schedule tied to the scope and schedule of work. Shorten the client''s schedule and then work overtime.

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Advice for Home Builders Navigating a Market in Flux

Pro Builder

Another operational observation is the deterioration of management systems and processes as a result of increased volume and extended schedules over the last couple of years. Manage debt. Work on reducing your debt and renegotiate your loans before they get into trouble. Develop reasonable schedules for both and stick to them.

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How Do Construction Loans Work?

Work Gearz

During the scheduled intervals, the installment payments are made to allow the builder to cover the costs for each phase of construction. The builder, lender, and borrower then negotiate the amount and frequency of these payments or draws. Disadvantages of construction loans include: 1.)

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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

They may call your contracting company for future work or they may decide to shop the competition and use the information they find to negotiate for a lower price. Owner’s equity is in theory what would be left over if you liquidated the company, sold the assets and paid all of the debts or liabilities. Five Benefits. #1

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. Based on our current project schedule, it is anticipated that the project could break ground toward the end of 2013. Barstow Casino & Resort Project. Barstow Industrial Park.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Improved accelerated depreciation schedules. Five-year accelerated depreciation schedules reduce corporate tax burdens. million loan participation program fostering business expansion and job creation in Arizona by providing debt financing for small businesses (in collaboration with private finance partners). TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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PROPERTY TAX REFORM: Business: Accelerated Depreciation schedules for prospective acquisitions of commercial personal property have also been improved. Five-year accelerated depreciation schedules have been increased to help companies recover their investments even faster. The program ends December 2016.

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