Contractor Magazine

APRIL 22, 2014

Develop relationships with the homeowners of every construction or remodel job you do. There are tons of ways to do this, but "the" best is your guarantee that your work is completely independent of whatever the general contractor''s is. Best Practices Registered User'

Profitability 74

Profitability Remodeling Contractors Construction 74

Construction Today

MAY 3, 2023

General contractors that work on remodeling projects for multi-unit buildings, offices, residential and other real estate have a profitable opportunity to professionally resolve noise intrusion problems because DIY projects are proving to be insufficient.

Remodeling 88

Remodeling Profitability Residential Office 88

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 27, 2014

QuickBooks For Contractors Setup. We Fix Bad QuickBooks For Contractors Setup Issues. Let us handle your QuickBooks setup for your contracting company because accurate QuickBooks contractor reports are what profitable contractors use to help them steer their construction company through the ups and downs of the business cycle.

Contractors 89

Contractors Accounting Work in Progress Profitability 89

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 6, 2016

in the project, remodel, new house). "I Highly profitable and very successful Contractors like you respond with. The Four Most Important Words Your Construction Clients Say: "While it's open anyway." (the the walls, floors, ceiling). Since we're this far." (in I have an idea." (for for more work to be done, change something).

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Profitability Remodeling Contract 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 29, 2013

Contractors Don''t Want Drills - They want holes. Contractors Don''t Want QuickBooks - In fact most of our clients don''t like it, some hate it and a few see it as a necessary evil that must be tolerated. They just want financial reports, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Job Costing Reports and Job Profitability Reports.

Contractors 73

Contractors Office Work in Progress Profitability 73

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 16, 2017

When starting out one of the first decisions to be made is “What Type Of Contractor Am I?” This decided during the process of the contractor talking to the Bonding Company, Insurance Company and The State Licensing Board who approves the company’s Contractors License. Are you most comfortable being a General Contractor?

Contractors 48

Contractors Profitability Remodeling Insurance 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2012

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Profit And Loss Report. Sales - Expenses) = Profit. It is easy to run reports to determine which items are profitable and unprofitable and make adjustments quickly as needed. All Bookkeeping Methods Share The Same Accounting Equations. Cash On Hand.

Contractors 58

Contractors Profitability Overhead Equity 58

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Understanding the High-Profit Client Most of them have personality traits commonly known as drivers. Folks accustomed to getting things done quickly and efficiently do not mind paying professionals for servicing, repairing, remodeling, or building new construction projects related to their houses and commercial buildings.

Remodeling 96

Remodeling Construction Profitability Deals 96

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Designed to Accomplish Small-Medium Size, Multi-trade, Minor Construction, Repair and Remodel Projects, or Minor New Construction. Contractor coefficient(s) – Normal Hours, Outside of Normal Hours, Special Access, etc. Minimum and Maximum Dollar Values (Per Contract, Per Job/Task Order). Best Value Procurement Competitively Bid.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Renovating Overhead 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 12, 2015

The Following Is An Outline From Patrick Ingram's Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. I Highly Recommend all contractors spend some time on his website www.constructionaccountingandconsulting.biz and get to know him/her. He/she is a valuable resource to all contractors, not just remodel contractors.

Contractors 48

Contractors Remodeling Accounting Roads 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 17, 2013

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Profit And Loss Report. Sales - Expenses) = Profit. It is easy to run reports to determine which items are profitable and unprofitable and make adjustments quickly as needed. All Accounting Methods Share The Same Accounting Equations. Cash On Hand.

Accounting 48

Accounting Contractors Profitability Overhead 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 13, 2014

Lately a lot of contractors like you are discovering the need to get better financial and job costing reporting from their accounting software in order to stay competitive and know in advance which jobs to bid on that have a history of making your construction company a reasonable profit and which ones to ignore. Questions to ask.

Contractors 61

Contractors Accounting Project Management Profitability 61

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 30, 2013

Opportunity costs are something contractors earning over $200,000 a year in take home pay understand and use on a daily basis and since the majority of our readers earn less than $75,000 I felt it would be something useful to share. All contractors make rational decisions by weighing the sacrifices involved.

Contractors 49

Contractors Remodeling Products Equipment 49

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractors hire a bookkeeper and end up with the wrong bookkeeper if they believe all bookkeepers are the same. Contractor Invoicing. Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel Projects.

Commercial 54

Commercial Contractors Remodeling Cash Flow 54

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Construction Estimating Tool for General Contractors. General Contractors know the key to profitability is having accurate estimates for everything from electrical to concrete work. General Contractors are benefited with reduced costs while hiring or employing a full time Surveyor or Estimator. Monday, November 7, 2011.

Estimating 53

Estimating Contractors Software Software 53

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Contractor Six Pack Marketing Secret To Massive Increase In Sales And Profits! The key is you, the contractor have full control, no waiting and wondering if some slick marketing gimmick will work. Because of all the money it can earn for you if you do it right.

Contractors 48

Contractors Seattle Remodeling Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Breakeven For Contractors - Is very difficult to calculate because most projects are one-of-a-kind custom jobs. This means job costing and job profitability metrics must be used in conjunction with predetermined Universal Common Denominator(s) (UCD). The Method Shown In This Article Applies To The Following Contractors: 1-20 employees.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Remodeling Project Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives and most importantly contractors as they will appreciate the humor and perhaps find value in the words of wisdom we are sharing. 80/20 Rule – 80% of a contractor’s wealth and wellbeing comes from 20% of their activities.

Contractors 63

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Accounting 63

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 16, 2013

We Help Contractors Who Want The Company They Dreamed Of Owning. Most contractors love building things and meeting with customers. Seeing the joy on a homeowner's face when the new home is finished or when the big remodel is done gives contractors a lot of satisfaction and feelings of accomplishment.

Contractors 48

Contractors Cash Flow Profitability Remodeling 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 14, 2013

Do you have a wife, girlfriend, partner, neighbor doing your contractor bookkeeping? Financial Profit And Growth Coaching For Contractors! Then read what other contractors say about us Click Here. Your Strategic Bookkeeping Services Include: No hassle contractor bookkeeping services.

Contractors 55

Contractors Profitability Accounting Insurance 55

Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 14, 2015

From the brand new contractor just getting started with your first sale to the specialty contractor, general contractor and spec builder we know what to do. You found out getting the jobs and doing the work was only a small part of being a contractor.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Remodeling Profitability 48

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 3, 2023

Gerald’s sons, Lynn and the late Patrick and Mark Wolgast left their own legacy on the general contracting company by diversifying to include Design-Build and Construction Management services, helping start the local Associated Builders and Contractors Association Chapter, and forging a relationship with McDonald’s Corporation in the 1980s.

Michigan 118

Michigan Office Remodeling Retail 118

Constructonomics

MARCH 28, 2010

I recently found out that it is not only difficult to provide the low bid, but being selected as the contractor is also quite difficult. I was the low bid on a township building remodel project in Bucks County Pennsylvania. It was a $220,000 job that I bid on a 10% margin for overhead and profit.

Union 100

Union Bidding Contractors Overhead 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 16, 2013

We Help Contractors Who Want The Company They Dreamed Of Owning. Most contractors love building things and meeting with customers. Seeing the joy on a homeowner's face when the new home is finished or when the big remodel is done gives contractors a lot of satisfaction and feelings of accomplishment.

Contractors 48

Contractors Cash Flow Profitability Remodeling 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

We Can Move Your QuickBooks Online To A QuickBooks For Contractors Desktop Version You Can Access Online! We can move everything from inside QuickBooks Online into QuickBooks For Contractors Desktop version and provide you with easy online access. Key Performance Reports Every Contractor Needs. We have a solution for you!

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Profitability Overhead 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 13, 2013

Contractors Need People Who Solve Problems Not Assign Homework! I asked a few questions to dig deeper and here is what I found: His construction company does general repair and light remodel work on residential and small commercial buildings. His wife works a full time job and performs the contractor bookkeeping services.

Contractors 48

Contractors Profitability Cash Flow Consulting 48

Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Here, Sean references Indianapolis remodeler Chris Wright : Chris Wright: Design-Build with a twist, working with interior designers. Empty your cup; drop your preconceived notions before you go to meet one – they have probably had the same issues with contractors that we have faced (start with trust and respect).

Design 69

Design Contractors Indianapolis Spirit 69

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 5, 2013

You may not need our contractors bookkeeping services today, tomorrow, or next week but someday you may in fact need some help. How do I know……Because we have been around construction and contractors for a long time and the rule of thumb is once contractor, always a contractor. New, remodel or service and repair.

Contractors 48

Contractors Remodeling Residential Spirit 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Contractor Bookkeeping Services. 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?

Contractors 56

Contractors Accounting Organization Remodeling 56

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 3, 2019

Your ability to look beyond the initial statement and understand the hidden meaning why successful contractors adapt to change to survive and thrive will serve you well. The truth is the most successful, wealthy, highly profitable construction contractors don't like change.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Management Profitability Accounting 52

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

So with all kinds of juicy gossip flying around the web these days, I’m going to give you some more with the public bid results for the remodel of the BerksCounty Library and Coroners office in Leesport, PA. However, I believe that the main difference lies in the numbers other contractors were getting from subs. .

Bidding 102

Bidding News Remodeling Contractors 102

Contractor Magazine

JULY 24, 2012

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Nashville 55

Nashville Contractors Green IRS 55

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The Most Profit You Will Earn Will Come From Thinking. Every contractor I have ever lead on this journey have all wanted to give up and continue using their "Guesstimate" and "Gut-Feeling" method of "I think I make money on __ jobs and __ type of customers. The Hardest Work You Will Ever Do Is Think.

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Profitability Management 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 18, 2012

Electrical Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often electrical contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. Electrical Contractors - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping.

Electrical 48

Electrical Contractors Cash Flow Commissioning 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Contractor Bookkeeping Services For Contractors. 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?

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Organization Remodeling 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

If you are a contractor you are most likely a "doer", someone who gets things done, not now but right now! Cash flow and Profit is not accident, it is a result of deliberate action. None of my contractor friends who are in debt up to their ears do it. ( Business Plans Stir Up Debate! Business Plan Pros Vs. Cons. See Leveling ).

Plans 48

Plans Contractors Cash Flow Profitability 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 7, 2013

Free Cash Flow Diagram For Contractors. Free Cash Flow Diagram For Remodelers. I saved the best for last, Free Loaves Of Bread For Your Head because as a contractor I spent many a sleepless nights wondering how we were going to make payroll. Would it be profitable or would something terrible happen to cause us to go bankrupt?

Cash Flow 49

Cash Flow Contractors Spirit Change Orders 49