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How To Protect Your Construction Company From Bankruptcy

Contractor Bookkeeping

Learn the top reasons why small businesses end up in bankruptcy and what you can do to prevent that from happening to you. Poor cash flow Not bringing enough money in is the main reason why businesses fail. You must have more money coming in than is going out, or you're on the express train to bankruptcy.

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$170 million down the drain: Lessons to learn from Quirky’s bankruptcy

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The quirky.com website (scrolling down from the bankruptcy notice at its top.) The bankruptcy notice. This business managed to blow $170 million in venture capital in less than seven years. It had some of the best and brightest minds in the business. Alas the idea didn’t work.

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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition 

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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 Cash Flow Problems Caused By A Bookkeeping Troll

Contractor Bookkeeping

He needed help deciding to close his business, file bankruptcy and go to work for a competitor as a superintendent or turn his business around and make a go of it. Later that day he tried using his credit cards to buy gas and they were all declined. At that point he knew something was very, very wrong.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. Keep the cash flowing as smoothly as your paint. Here’s a little-known fact about growing a painting business: It can be incredibly cash-hungry. Review your cash flow regularly.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. Keep the cash flowing through your financial pipes. Here’s a little-known fact about growing a plumbing business: It can be incredibly cash-hungry. Review your cash flow regularly.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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As you get deeper into the process, you’ll get to tackle challenges with cash flow, marketing, hiring, and more. Keep the cash flowing like current on a hot line. Here’s a little-known fact about growing an electrical business: It can be incredibly cash-hungry. You need to be a master of your cash flow.