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Small Business Dos and Don’ts for Construction Executives

by Jeremy Wiersma | Mar 7, 2022
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance

New and experienced contractors should take advantage of ways around common business hurdles.

Manage Cash Flow to Maximize Success on Every Construction Project

by Stoyan Kenderov | Feb 17, 2022
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Management

The way payments are handled in construction is evolving, and contractors must evolve as well to remain competitive.

Battle Seasonal Slow Downs With Integrative Technology

by Tanner Hoffman | Feb 7, 2022
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Technology

Contractors should consider ways that back-end financial technology can help keep projects moving.

Net Operating Loss Carryback or Carryforward: What Is Best to Reduce Income Tax Liability?

by Kyrstin Mackrides | Jan 18, 2022
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

Contractors must determine whether to take a carryback and refund or keep the NOL available.

Post-PPP: What’s Next for Small Businesses Needing Relief to Rebuild

by Benjamin Johnston | Dec 15, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

Many of the businesses we are working with now have taken PPP money and, for the first time in over a year, feel financially secure enough to consider expansion. Beyond PPP, financing options are available to small and medium-size businesses.

Construction Business Problem-Solving: Track Costs Once the Project Starts

by Matt Mong | Nov 30, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

By governing all project costs together, contractors get a holistic view of the entire project costs, allowing them to manage the financial aspects of their projects more effectively.

Manage Job Cost With Estimation Software

by Tom Stemm | Nov 30, 2021
Accounting | Data Analytics | Finance | Productivity | Project Management | Technology

Job costing is a basic requirement for all construction projects. Effective estimation of costs allows businesses to predict cash flow, plan resource allocation and improve overall profitability.

De-Risk Construction Bids

by René Morkos | Nov 17, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management

Here are five tips to help general contractors and developers bidding for big projects reduce their exposure to risk by successfully navigating this perilous process and laying the groundwork for more successful bids.
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