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What Is Your Equipment's True Cost?

Construction Business Owner

ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 10:25 Equipment, machinery and vehicles are essential tools to nearly all contractors and continue to be a significant expense on most of their income statements.

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Tips for Maximizing Your Savings During Tax Season

Construction Business Owner

Tips for Maximizing Your Savings During Tax Season ccapoccia Mon, 01/23/2023 - 15:26 With supply chain dynamics, inflation and rising material costs, contractors are experiencing heightened pressure on their margins. Reducing income taxes through effective planning is one way to put cash back into contractors’ pockets.

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Understanding the Construction Connection

Construction Marketing

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are owners, operators, and financers of income-generating real estate properties. The primary purpose of a REIT is to generate income for its investors through rental income, capital gains, or both. As such, it may lead to higher rental income and property values.

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Will the US Fill Its Shortage of Affordable Homes?

Pro Builder

One solution to those challenges is to prioritize new housing development, but even builders are financially strained and face higher costs for materials and labor, tighter lending practices, rising interest rates, and ongoing supply chain disruptions. million homes for extremely low-income renters, The New York Times reports.

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Unlocking The Secrets Of Small Construction Business Cash Flow

Contractor Bookkeeping

Other examples of cash inflows are borrowed funds, income derived from sales of assets, and investment income from interest. Outflows for your Construction Company are generally the result of paying labor, material, other direct and indirect costs of goods sold, and overhead expenses.

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

Levelset

Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. Most material suppliers aren’t going to spontaneously raise your credit limit.

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A Texas Homestead Built with Recycled Materials

Natural Building

It was built to convert into an event space to rent for added income. The post A Texas Homestead Built with Recycled Materials appeared first on Natural Building Blog. Their latest addition is a modern barn that serves as both a workshop for Eugene’s tools and for Marlena’s jewelry business. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com.

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