Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

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. We spent years and thousands of dollars developing a process that works with QuickBooks.

Banking 54

Banking Remodeling Profitability Drawings 54

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

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. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Electrical 48

Electrical Contractors Cash Flow Commissioning 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 28, 2013

Land developer, spec home builder, custom home builder, general contractor, remodel contractor, specialty trade contractor, subcontractor, handyman contractor, commercial tenant improvement contractor or another type of contractor? Remodel Contractors - Residential And Light Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Income Work in Progress 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 27, 2014

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. We spent years and thousands of dollars developing a process that works with QuickBooks.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Banking Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

You would never hire a rough-in plumber with a background in new construction commercial work to be part of your residential remodeling crew because they are trained to rip and tear, yell, get aggressive and bully everyone and everything in their way. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Nothing is further from the truth.

Contractors 48

Contractors Cash Flow Commissioning Work in Progress 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

Financial Profit And Growth Coaching For Contractors! Having owned and operated - Several construction businesses over the past 30+ years we understand your industry and best practices when it comes to contractors bookkeeping, construction accounting and operating a profitable construction business. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Construction 48

Construction Accounting Contractors Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 14, 2013

You can fax it, email it, or scan it into our paperless server, again whatever works for you! Financial Profit And Growth Coaching For Contractors! Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel. Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it! Click here to learn more. Learn More.

Contractors 55

Contractors Accounting Profitability Insurance 55

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 4, 2013

YOU may be a builder, remodeler, plumber, electrician, drywall specialists, excavation or one of the other tradespeople. Shares Keys To Peace Of Mind And How To Generate Profits In YOUR Construction Business in any economy. There is no peace of mind or profit in Chaos, only STD's: Stress, Terror, and Drama. We know what to do!

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Remodeling 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

It is similar to the reason why a $50 circular saw is a bargain and may work great for a handyman doing some minor projects and yet for a construction contractor it simply is not robust enough to get the job done. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel. Sales Tax Returns. Learn More.

Accounting 49

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Do you own a general construction company that specializes in residential remodeling or a commercial tenant improvement construction company? Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel. Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it! Sales Tax Returns. Payroll Processing. Learn More.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

It is similar to the reason why eventhough a $50 circular saw is a bargain at first, most construction contractors agree it really only works well for handyman doing some minor projects and it simply is not robust enough for a general contractor. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

It is similar to the reason why a $50 circular saw is a bargain at first glance yet most construction contractors agree it really only works well for handyman doing some minor projects and it simply is not robust enough for a general contractor. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Change Orders 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

It is similar to the reason why eventhough a $50 circular saw is a bargain at first, most construction contractors agree it really only works well for handyman doing some minor projects and it simply is not robust enough for a general contractor. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

It is similar to the reason why a $50 circular saw is a bargain and may work great for a handyman doing some minor projects and yet for a construction contractor it simply is not robust enough to get the job done. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel. Sales Tax Returns. Learn More.

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Contractors Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Later when the contractor asks for a job costing report, retention summary or a work-in-progress report the contractor''s bookkeeper gives that blank stare, deer in the headlights look and is overwhelmed, confused, dismayed and generally feeling as uncomfortable as long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Software Software 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Do You Suspect Your Contractor Bookkeeper - Is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do construction accounting and they are costing you more than they are worth in salary, fees and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need them? Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Contractors 56

Contractors Accounting Organization Remodeling 56

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 6, 2014

QuickBooks or Xero Accounting Online for construction depends on how you get paid, the type of work your company does and if you need Job Costing. QuickBooks Desktop Version Online Works Best If You: Takes Job Deposits. Need Work-In-Progress. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Have Change Orders.

Accounting 50

Accounting Contractors Work in Progress Banking 50

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Later when the contractor asks for a job costing report, retention summary or a work-in-progress report the contractor''s bookkeeper gives that blank stare, deer in the headlights look and is overwhelmed, confused, dismayed and generally feeling as uncomfortable as long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Project Management Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 14, 2013

Do You Suspect Your Contractor Bookkeeper - Is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do construction accounting and they are costing you more than they are worth in salary, fees and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need them? Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Contractors 49

Contractors Accounting Organization Remodeling 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

You Need Reports You Can Trust - Because the truth about owning a construction company is you have to make decisions and you need good solid reliable financial reports, Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Job Costing, Job Profitability reports and most importantly the Five Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to help you make the best decisions.

Banking 48

Banking Change Orders Accounting Cash Flow 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

It has always been and will likely always be that: 95 out of 100 contractors will earn less than 3% net profit. 4 out of 100 contractors will earn between 3%-15% net profit. 1 out of 100 contractors will earn in excess of 15% net profit. profit went straight to the bottom line. Residential Remodel Contractors.

FAQ 49

FAQ Contractors Accounting Security 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 7, 2014

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. It takes roughly 2,000 hours of training to be proficient enough to get by and do a reasonable job. #2

Accounting 48

Accounting Construction Retail Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Do You Suspect Your Contractor Bookkeeper - Is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do construction accounting and they are costing you more than they are worth in salary, fees and loss profits because you cannot get QuickBooks reports and financial reports when you need them? Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Organization Remodeling 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 3, 2014

QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud will have updated your Sales Report, Profit & Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report and a lot more reports before you finished reading this sentence. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel. Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it!

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Profitability Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 3, 2014

QuickBooks Desktop Version In The Cloud will have updated your Sales Report, Profit & Loss Report, Balance Sheet Report and a lot more reports before you finished reading this sentence. Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel. Profit & Loss statement anytime YOU want it!

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Profitability Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Common types of items I find in the subject lines in my spam filter: Bathroom remodels. Is your #1 Favorite Customer adding or taking away profits and cash flow? Yet I still review my spam filter on a regular basis because there might be something important there. Solar Panels. Replace Windows. Remake Your Bathroom. Roof Repairs.

Accounting 48

Accounting Cash Flow Remodeling Consulting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 15, 2014

When it is time to file the taxes you generate a Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet and give it to whomever does your tax return. You need QuickBooks setup to track all the costs and generate Complex Payment Applications , Item Estimates vs. Actuals, Job Profitability Summary and Job Profitability Detail Reports to monitor progress.

Contract 48

Contract Accounting Income Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 27, 2013

Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Preparing Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel. A properly setup QuickBooks contractor file will do everything a contractor with less than $5,000,000 in sales will need including generating reports for: Monthly And Quarterly Tax Returns. Sales Tax Returns. Payroll Processing.

Software 48

Software Software Contractors Construction 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel. Profitable Contractors and Construction Company owners have known about the value of outsourced bookkeeping services and contractor coaching services like ours for a long time and now you know about it too! Free Stand Alone Invoice For Contractors.

Accounting 49

Accounting Contractors Project Management Washington 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 26, 2013

Profit and Loss By Job? We are experienced in the different phases of construction contracting; New Construction, Remodel and Service Work. We understand the unique needs of each type of contracting including issues surrounding Work-In-Progress (W.I.P.), Do you needing specific reports?

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Seattle Consulting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 26, 2013

Profit and Loss By Job? We are experienced in the different phases of construction contracting; New Construction, Remodel and Service Work. We understand the unique needs of each type of contracting including issues surrounding Work-In-Progress (W.I.P.), Do you needing specific reports?

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Seattle Consulting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

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. We spent years and thousands of dollars developing a process that works with QuickBooks.

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Remodeling Profitability Banking 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Recently A Builder Who Constructs Spec And Custom Homes as well as a few custom remodel projects contacted us because his in house bookkeeper could not provide him with Job Costing Reports or Work-In-Progress Reports that made any sense. Actuals Detail Report shown below is a sample of what the QuickBooks file produced.

Office 48

Office Accounting Profitability Contractors 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 13, 2012

Reports Tax Accountants Use Are Profit & Loss And Balance Sheet. The business annual tax return - Doesn’t need to know which client if profitable – It’s all income. After The Initial Work Is Done - We can provide on-going services as needed. Besides The Bottom Number – What does it tell you?

Accounting 48

Accounting Banking Profitability Income 48