Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Enlightened contractors like you understand the value of developing your own unique Construction Contracting System, a collection of documented repeatable processes and operation manuals. Your office ensures your contracting company has a steady flow of projects.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 13, 2017

But the likely reason some contractors dislike them is that they can’t get them. Contracting is a risky endeavor with many opportunities for something to go wrong that can create a negative impact on cash flow. Yes, surety bonds can be a hassle. Think about it.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 12, 2019

Construction company cash flow is the movement of money in and out of your contracting business; these movements are known in accounting circles as inflow and outflow.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency driven and are things that need to be done now.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2023

Ideally, you want to reduce the chance of bad debts and pressure on your construction company's cash flow. When negotiating contracts with clients, try to set payment terms that help your cash flow, such as deposits or progress payments.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 8, 2022

When we speak with contractors who failed, most say it was due to a lack of cash flow. It was pretty obvious, yet when questioned, all of them said they were "Blind-Sided" and were not aware they were running out of cash until it was too late.

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Carol Hagen

JULY 1, 2009

We all know that cash flow is the life blood of our business (whether you’re a contractor or a CPA firm). To see your future rather than the past, to become more goal oriented, take a peek at Up Your Cash Flow (UYCF).

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 29, 2014

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company and especially the ones with annual sales volume under $1,000,000. Some construction Company experts even say that a healthy cash flow is more important than your contracting company''s ability to complete projects! Is Cash Flow The Same As Profit?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 24, 2022

Cash flow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business. A positive cash flow means bringing in more than you're spending. A negative cash flow means you aren't bringing in enough to cover your expenses. It's based on the amount of money you bring in minus the amount you spend.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Who couldn't use more cash during the holiday season? No matter the season, however, construction companies rely heavily on cash flow to fund their operations. Cash flow depends on so many variables, but there are a few that you can control. Written Contract. Contract Provisions.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 23, 2020

No one starts a business, especially a contracting business, and have it rolling perfectly with a profit every step of the way. Picking a Get-Me-By Contractor's Bookkeeping Solution in many cases is using an Excel Spreadsheet and a shoebox, file folders all dumped into a file box and looking at the Online Banking once in a while.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2013

Construction Cash Flow Example. Starting Cash + Cash In - Cash Out] = Cash Flow. "If Let''s Get Some Answers - Contractors and sub-contractors know there is more to profits than what is shown above and most of you rely on your "gut feel" to know when project has made a profit or not.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 2, 2016

I know from many years while we were contractors it paid off handsomely so I am simply passing on a mere "scrap of information" to help you get more cashflow and profit. If you are their contractor and you are actively working and the contractor they like and trust. We do not provide merchant services. Who Will They Call? -

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2014

In the meantime, service agreement customers are a source of cash flow and are predetermined to call you instead of your competition when repairs are necessary. 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.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 6, 2016

Highly profitable and very successful Contractors like you respond with. (in the project, remodel, new house). "I I have an idea." (for for more work to be done, change something). Now my wife wants." more, more and more).

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 11, 2019

Running a contractor operation takes a pretty special individual, especially since there are going to be so many different moving parts with each and every project your contracting outfit takes on.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Considering contractors face ongoing high pressure to perform and operate with razor-thin profit margins, there’s no doubt: construction is a challenging industry. Many contractors experience data frustrations ranging from waiting on IT to build a custom report to trying to make a critical business decision without proper data.

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Levelset

MAY 17, 2022

Our recent Construction Cash Flow and Payment Report took a deep look at more than 500 construction companies to figure out who is getting paid quickly — and who isn’t. General contractors report the best payment speed. General contractors report faster payment speeds from their customers as well.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors today deal with challenging projects, often with multiple performance obligations. When implemented properly, they offer improved cash flow and better accounting insight, which benefits contractors and customers. New revenue recognition standards will require contractors to adjust accounting practices.

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Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

Bigger projects require more materials and more labor, which means higher cash requirements. Contractors can take on more work than their cash flow will let them perform, leaving them scrambling for cash to pay their bills or their employees. Why contractors run out of cash. But what about cash flow?

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Contractors working in Pennsylvania on public works projects must pay their workers on a weekly basis. The prevailing wage rates for a project must be posted by the general contractor and each subcontractor on-site. The contracting authority provides bidders with the prevailing wage rates within the bid and contract documents.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Managing cash flow in the construction industry is difficult in any economy, but during a recession, specialty contractors face even more financial challenges than usual. At Levelset, we understand the construction industry and the importance of cash flow security for specialty contractors.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2017

Contractors Need Help Understanding Role of Accountants. Contractors should have two primary accountants. These are two of the Five Board Of Advisors Successful Highly Profitable Contractors Use To Operate And Grow Their Contracting Company Cash Flow And Profits.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In Minnesota, prevailing wage laws apply to state-funded construction projects that are over $2,500 with one trade contractor or over $25,000 with more than one trade contractor. They are determined by the current rates in force at the time the project goes out for bid and are usually included in the bid and contract documents.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Contracts are almost never paid up front, so contractors provide labor, materials, and equipment on credit with their customers. Slow payments are a chronic problem in the building industry, and payment delays can quickly escalate into cash flow problems. The construction industry runs on credit.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite this, both general contractors and subcontractors struggle with the complexities of the payment process and face significant cash flow obstacles. Time and time again, I hear about contractors’ frustrations and struggles with late payments and cash flow and how it negatively impacts their businesses.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Which goes to show you that almost any home improvement contractor can generate enough cash flow and profits from their business to turn their contracting company from a people-dependent money pit into a process-dependent cash cow, and have the freedom they dreamed of when they started contracting.

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Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Guest editor JCT 2024 ducks the difficult issues JCT’s Design and Build contract has been updated for the first time in eight years. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties. billion A9 Dualling programme.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 21, 2020

In the meantime, service agreement clients are a source of cash flow and are predetermined to call you instead of your competition when repairs are necessary. They may call your contracting company for future work or decide to shop the competition and use the information they find to negotiate for a lower price.

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Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Construction contractors face potential loss with each project they take on. When a loss occurs, it can put a real crunch on a contractor’s cash flow. Project loss insurance has the potential to save contractors from devastating project losses, no matter the cause. of contract value and is billed quarterly.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 19, 2016

Construction Contractors Have Experienced The Worst Economic Times In The Past 100 Years And Now That You Are Getting Busy You Cannot Find A Decent Reliable Bookkeeper. Four Things Contractors Are Saying About Bookkeepers: #1 I've been trying to hire a bookkeeper for my contracting company for a while and none of them are worth a darn! #2

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Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

In recent years, inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages have only increased the likelihood of project delays, performance issues, and contractor default. While general contractors commonly use performance bonds to reduce the risk of default, a bond ultimately protects the property owner, not the GC.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2012

Data Security in the Cloud » Collaborating on Cash flow. The topic of cash flow never seems to get old – after all, sustained negative cash flow often results in slashing budgets, personnel, and in the worst cases shutting down of a company. Technology for Collaboration & Cash Flow.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. Most construction orders begin with a contract.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 10, 2023

Nottingham based contractor J Tomlinson is heading for administration. It is the latter division which has been battling long term contracts with hyper inflation, schemes priced pre-covid which ultimately has impaired the groups cash-flow.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

A modern system will also have integrated contract valuation capabilities (which results in auto-generated work-in-progress accounting entries). Forecasting and Cash Flow Reports. revenue, risk and cash flow forecasting) and enable you to assess historical project performance.

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