Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Do you have enough cash flow to cover next month's expenses? This guide will provide practical steps to streamline your invoicing process, confidently approach past-due invoices, and ensure steady cash flow. Running a small business is a constant juggle, and managing your receivables is one of the more frustrating tasks.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2024

Now facing the dual pressures of inflation and rising interest rates, the industry must also contend with labor issues that continue to constrict profit margins.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2023

CDT Even with a strong backlog, not properly managing cash flow can be problematic for a contractor. Slow invoicing, unexpected expenses and late payments from customers can cause serious cash flow issues. Deltek Tags Deltek Cash Flow Sponsor Deltek Social Social Image

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 4, 2022

Using work-in-progress (WIP) reports to stay on top of every project & maximize profitability. An accurate and timely work-in-progress (WIP) report is one of the most essential tools a contractor can use to optimize cash flow. In this webinar, we will discuss: Five common mistakes that compromise cash flow and job profitability.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Your office ensures your contracting company has a steady flow of projects. Proper accounting and bookkeeping develop timely financial reports to show which jobs are profitable so you can pursue more. The key is continuously refining your construction company's practices and procedures. Get job deposits and timely progress payments.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 19, 2023

Sales and profit are two very different things – as a construction business owner, you can find yourself without the cash to pay bills despite making sales you knew were profitable. You may also be startled to discover that solid cash flows from sales deliver little profit.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

How Construction Companies Can Boost Cash Flow and Profitability. How your company pays for purchases and manages expenses impacts your employees, your customers, and your key business metrics, including profitability. Improve cash flow with faster billing. project profitability. Greg Ragsdale.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 5, 2020

Managing cash flow is a vital part of running a successful construction business. Some contractors think managing cash flow means keeping track of how much money enters and leaves their business, but there's actually more that goes into it. Starting Cash + Cash In - Cash Out] = Cash Flow.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2013

Missing the Mark on Profitability. With an ongoing shortage of construction jobs, it can be tempting to bid at every one that comes along, whether or not they’ll actually earn you a profit. That said, calculating profit margin can be tricky, so be sure you don’t undercut your own profitability as the number start flying.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 24, 2018

Construction companies of all sizes and across all regions are realizing the need to adopt the latest technologies into their operations in order to keep up with demand and to remain profitable. We can bill it immediately, which helps to improve our work and cash flow. However, this is easier said than done.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 17, 2022

Knowing which jobs have the highest probability of success and profit before getting involved moves your construction company from an unpredictable roller coaster to a peaceful merry-go-round. You have what appears to be a high-profit job, and now you think you have it made, and I hope you are right!

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Key indicators to scrutinize on any project included in the WIP schedule are underbillings and overbillings, cash flow and gross profit. When the WIP schedule is accurate and updated, contractors can foresee and possibly prevent potential issues from occurring.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 1, 2020

Dealing with unexpected cash-flow difficulties, even if you're working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. If you're starting a construction business, it could simply be taking longer than expected to turn a profit in these trying times. Red light warnings.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. This allows you to maximize cash flow without having to pay for additional software (well, unless you’re mailing out paper invoices and waiting for checks to come in). Speed Up Receivables. Use Financing to Provide a Cushion.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 23, 2021

Some construction business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that appears to be profitable but still having no money in the bank. After all, a lack of adequate cash flow is one of the leading causes of small construction business failure. It's a critical situation to address.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 26, 2021

They automate processes like invoicing and payroll, track expenses, and view real-time financial reports to manage cash flow and make better business decisions. 2 Cash Coming In - This report shows you how much cash your customers and clients owe you and how much of it will be likely to receive in the next 30-60-90 days. #3

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

As a business owner, it is essential that you manage your cash flow and maximize your profit margins while maintaining the integrity of your business. Although that is something most business owners understand and strive to accomplish—it is not always something business owners understand how to achieve.

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Levelset

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, like any other business, you need to maintain positive cash flow or you may find yourself unable to pay your workers and other expenses. 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. Cash flow basics.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Effective financial management in construction projects is crucial for ensuring profitability and sustainability in a highly competitive industry. Financial planning is not just about tracking expenses; it’s about making informed decisions that drive profitability.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 19, 2022

Cash flow can make or break any business, especially in the construction industry. To successfully grow, construction firms need to effectively manage cash flow to procure materials, pay vendors and salaries, fund new projects, and finance other day-to-day business operations. Choose projects with profitable estimates.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Poor Cash Flow Management One of the biggest challenges for construction businesses is managing cash flow. You need cash to buy materials, pay workers, and keep your business running. However, you may be in a cash crunch if you don't correctly deal with your cash flow.

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Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2022

Almost every construction professional faces the same problem – cash flow. Large upfront costs and long waiting periods between payments are a normal occurrence; retainage adds to this cash flow problem for contractors and project managers. However, even though retainage is commonplace, it’s not always used fairly.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2021

For any business, having enough operational cash on hand is critical. Without being able to accurately forecast cash flow, making important decisions about the future of your firm or projects is a risky venture at best. So, how can your team ensure appropriate forecasts are created to maximize profit?

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins. Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. What mistakes were made on the less profitable jobs?

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Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins. Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. What mistakes were made on the less profitable jobs?

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. This allows you to maximize cash flow without having to pay for additional software (well, unless you’re mailing out paper invoices and waiting for checks to come in). Speed Up Receivables. Use Financing to Provide a Cushion.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

At a bare minimum, you’ll need the following for your accounting function: profit and loss report, balance sheets, trial balance and trading summaries. These basic reports are critical to business profit and loss, and if your system can’t seamlessly pull them all in a flash it’s time to take a look at what else is out there.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 31, 2020

Profit per share was $10.74 While sales declined modestly in 2019, we delivered an operating margin and free cash flow consistent with our long-term… Caterpillar sales and revenue were down 2 percent in 2019, compared to the previous year, to $54.7 for the year, up from $10.26

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Doing so won’t just make your life easier; it’ll also help you protect your profit margins. Manage financial risk early on Given that we’re on the topic of profitability, we’d be remiss if we didn’t touch on managing financial risks. How do you accomplish this?

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Studies found that alert employees have fewer accidents, which in turn reduces your cost of doing business and raises cash flow and profits. Proved to be a Win-Win for everyone.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2011

While there are numerous reasons to change software applications, there are two that regularly come up in our discussions with prospective clients: cash flow control and project cost control. Back to Cash Flow. What other problems do you consider when deciding if it’s time to switch your software? February 2009.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 2, 2019

The cloud is making construction management much simpler, productive and profitable. Modern software ensures real-time and accurate data to better estimate projects, stick to budgets and timelines and maximize performance and profitability. Benefits of Updates.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 26, 2022

Knowledge leads to profits and cash flow. Knowing The 80/20 Rule For Construction Contractors will surely help: 20% of your customers typically generate 80% of your net profit. What makes knowledge powerful? Use of knowledge. 20% of the goods or services you sell contribute 80% of your revenue.

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