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10 Contract Terms for Higher Profitability

PSMJ Resources

Most clients are demanding more work for lower fees, and firms that do not reexamine the terms of their contracts usually find themselves without enough income to break even, let alone make a profit. With government clients, this term can reduce overhead, making your contract price more attractive.

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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Balance Sheet is the summary report which shows all of the assets minus the liabilities which equals the "Book Value" or owner''s equity. 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. Keep The Service Agreement Cash Separate.

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Fixing Contractor Profit Drains Leads To Easy Profit Increases

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractors That Do Not Earn Large Profits see contractors bookkeeping services as overhead which leads to the following profit drains: They get a cheap computer, tiny monitor, garbage printer, tiny desk and broken down chair that even the dog would not sit in and tell the bookkeeper this is all the company can afford.

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Hard Cost Estimating of Labor Worksheet

Construction Cost Estimating

In order to make exact estimate for your work as well as profitability, it is essential to determine your labor costs. Here, the total projected cost is then highlighted with a prearranged factor hence the selling price also includes your overhead and planned profit.

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Contractor Bookkeeping Vs. Regular Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Profit And Loss Report. Sales - Expenses) = Profit. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. The bookkeeper generates a report showing $5,000 profit when in reality it was a ($15,000) loss!

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Contractor Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Profit And Loss Report. Sales - Expenses) = Profit. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. The bookkeeper generates a report showing $5,000 profit when in reality it was a ($15,000) loss!

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Profit And Loss Report. Sales - Expenses) = Profit. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. -. Expenses - Overhead required to maintain business operations. Chart of Accounts Insurance Liability. Chart of Accounts Insurance Liability.