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#130:  Secured Lenders' Rights to Construction Contract Payments

NH Construction Law

It happens this way: A contractor or subcontractor borrows money from a lender, and as security for the loan it gives the lender an assignment of or lien on its receivables and contract rights. No one thinks to ask whether the contractor has pledged its receivables to secure a loan or line of credit.

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

A cash flow statement is an analysis of incoming and outgoing cash for a certain time period (usually one month). Each project you work on has expenses that need to be paid and income that will be received. Protect your lien rights. The right to file a mechanics lien is the most powerful tool in your toolbelt.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

Let’s take a look at the basics of cash flow and how architects can budget their expenses and forecast their income to stay in good financial standing. Operating activities include income from sales minus labor expenses and other costs of doing business. Cash flow basics. You can think of cash flow as your business’s wallet.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Since the LLC or Sub S does not pay state or federal income tax (as separate business entities), you may be able to save money over a Sole Proprietorship; no double taxation.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Since the LLC or Sub S does not pay state or federal income tax (as separate business entities), you may be able to save money over a Sole Proprietorship; no double taxation.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - If you do not setup your corporation correctly the profit or loss from your business will be passed through to the owners as normal income. All large income and expenses go through one account and keep the debit card in your personal safe. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink.

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Starting Profitable Construction Company Unique Secrets Revealed

Contractor Bookkeeping

Make certain they have current technology which means they have equipment in a secure server farm that allows you remote access to your QuickBooks desktop version on the internet. And the building needs to have a secure lock box that allows you to drop paperwork off 24/7/365 when it is convenient for you, not just during business hours.