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DIY Construction Accounting Errors And Ways To Improve Your Practices

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Mar 01, 2024

Many small construction business owners tend to handle their accounting and bookkeeping, especially when they've just started. However, keeping track of the finance side of the business– everything from income to expenses to tax compliance– can be overwhelming.
 
Mistakes can happen quite quickly and can have costly consequences for your business. Below are five of the most common Do-It-Yourself accounting errors you should avoid.
 
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Topics: Construction Accounting, contractors bookkeeping and accounting, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, contractors bookkeeping and accounting seattle, Construction Accounting Vs Regular Accounting, DIY Construction Accounting Errors

Rest And Reset For Construction Contractors And Business Owners

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Dec 29, 2023

To be in business and to remain in business, become a business person! To run a business, you must be business-like. It's not sufficient just to be very good at what you do. Many people who are 'very good at what they do' have failed. The familiar cry: "I'm far too busy for that" is no excuse. Are you 'too busy' to be a competent businessperson? If so, your construction business won't last long. You must continue to develop your business skills.
 
To be a businessperson, you have to make an effort to become something of an 'all-rounder,' not just a specialist player. You can offer outstanding goods or services, but if you don't develop sound business systems, you are not a fully rounded businessperson, and your business will be in danger of failing.
 
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Topics: outsource bookkeeping, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, Outsourced Accounting, Do What You Do Best And Outsource The Rest, Contractor Tips, Work-Life Balance

The Benefits Of Outsourcing For Construction Company Owners

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Dec 22, 2023

Outsourcing can offer a range of advantages for small construction businesses in today's competitive market. Not only does it reduce costs and free up valuable time for owners to focus on growing their business, but it also provides access to skills and expertise that may be unavailable in-house. Small construction businesses can streamline operations, increase productivity, and scale faster than ever by working with external professionals or firms who work in certain areas. 
 
Because a small business focuses on survival, you pay much attention to the bottom line. This makes much sense, but it also leads to being seriously overworked.
 
Contractors are under increased pressure to cut their prices to get enough work. And that means they need to reduce costs. New technologies and approaches in cloud computing for construction accounting give forward-thinking contractors a fantastic ability to get more for less -but in most cases, contractors' heads are still stuck in 1990, thinking they have to do everything themselves.
 
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Topics: outsource bookkeeping, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, Outsourced Accounting, Do What You Do Best And Outsource The Rest, Contractor Tips, Work-Life Balance

Construction Accounting Concepts You Can Benefit From Today

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Jun 16, 2023

As a small business owner, you know that managing your finances is crucial to the success of your business. But with so many accounting principles and practices, it can be challenging to know where to start. That's where we come in! This guide will break down the essential accounting principles that every small construction business owner should know. We'll discuss how these principles can help you keep track of financial transactions, create accurate financial statements, and make informed decisions for your business. So, let's dive in, shall we?

Why Are Accounting Principles Important for Construction Businesses?

Accounting principles are the foundation for any successful business. They provide a uniform framework for recording and reporting financial transactions, ensuring consistency and accuracy in your financial records. By adhering to these principles, you'll be able to:

  • Make better financial decisions based on accurate and reliable data
  • Monitor your business's performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements for financial reporting
  • Build trust with investors, lenders, and other stakeholders
 
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Topics: Construction Bookkeeping, Construction Accounting, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, Cost of Goods Sold Vs. Expense, Job Costing, COGS

Five Signs You Need To Start Outsourcing Your Administrative Tasks

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Oct 21, 2022

When you start a small business, it's usually only you behind the whole operation. You wear many hats, from CEO to clean-up crew. As you pour your heart and soul into your business and it begins to grow, the amount of work involved grows.

Because a small business focuses on survival, you pay much attention to the bottom line. This makes much sense, but it also leads to being seriously overworked.

These days, contractors are under increased pressure to cut their prices to get enough work. And that means they need to reduce costs. New technologies and approaches in cloud computing for construction accounting give forward-thinking contractors a fantastic ability to get more for less -but in most cases, contractors' heads are still stuck in 1990, thinking they have to do everything themselves.

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Topics: Strategic Outsourced Bookkeeping Services, Construction Company, Outsourced labor, outsource bookkeeping, Outsourced bookkeeping, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, Do What You Do Best And Outsource The Rest

4 Contractor Do-It-Yourself Bookkeeping Flaws Exposed

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Feb 26, 2021

As a construction business owner, you operate in a multi-faceted changing environment doing the impossible with limited time, money, and resources on every project, and soon as one is finished, another one is waiting for you. You are highly skilled, intelligent, and adaptable.

You press a few keys on your keyboard thinking you are going to get the results you want, accurate bank balances, a report showing who owes you money and whom you owe money to, a Profit and Loss Report and Balance Sheet Report you can understand and if all goes well perhaps even some Job Costing Reports.

Instead, what you get is a hot steaming pile of fertilizer that cannot even be used in the garden. Many contractors like you feel like hiring a Professional Contractor Bookkeeping Service is a waste of money when you should do it yourself. That is often what leads good contractors like you into The Vicious Construction Company Failure Cycle.

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Topics: The Contractors Account, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, QuickBooks Setup Do It Yourself

The Value Of Time And Bookkeeping For Construction Business Success

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Dec 11, 2020

Keeping track of sales, earnings, expenses, and purchases are fundamental to your construction business's overall health and sustainability. Effective bookkeeping produces the data you need to evaluate your current practices, anticipate challenges, and set attainable future goals. But despite their proven importance, many business owners dread and avoid accounting tasks.

Smart Contractors know their time is more valuable spent meeting prospective clients, putting together bids, managing job sites, and many other things other than bookkeeping. So they find someone else to do it. 

Any bookkeeping and accounting firm that does not know how to calculate complex algorithms that take into account fluctuations in the workload and generate a monthly fee that is fair to you and them they need to go back to school and take those courses on Decision Modeling, Statistical Analysis, and Business Process Management.

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Topics: The Contractors Account, Bookkeeping Services, Construction Accounting, contractors bookkeeping and accounting, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, Accounting Software for Contractors, Contractor

Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls And The Value Of Outsourced Accounting

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Fri, Dec 20, 2019

Although most construction company owners recognize the importance of careful financial management, few want to spend their time dealing with numbers. Unfortunately, not keeping a close eye on your income and expenses can be very costly for a business.
 
Here are five of the most common bookkeeping pitfalls, and some simple tips for getting back on track.

1. Mixing business and personal

All too often, contractors adapt a "buy now, sort later" approach to expenses, using the same credit card for personal and professional purchases. At the end of the month, they're left poring over statements, trying to sort things out. Mixing business and personal expenses cost extra hours of bookkeeping each month and muddles your overall financial picture.

Avoid this pitfall by using a separate credit card and bank account for business, and being disciplined about separating expenditures.

 

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Topics: Outsourced bookkeeping, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, Accounting, Contractor, Contractor Tips, Contractor Operating Tips, Construction Systems And Processes

QuickBooks Financial Baseline Reports For Your Construction Company

Posted by Randal DeHart on Mon, Feb 20, 2012

Construction Businesses Using QuickBooks - Need quarterly snap shots of your five Key Performance Indicator Reports for developing your Business Strategy and maintaining your Business Plan projections vs. actuals reports.

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Topics: Bookkeeping Services, contractors bookkeeping and accounting, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping, Reports, Key Performance Indicators, KPI, contractors bookkeeping and accounting seattle

Contractors Liability Insurance Audit Support

Posted by Sharie DeHart on Tue, Nov 22, 2011

Your Annual Construction Liability Insurance Audit - Is part of the renewal process. Your   Initial insurance premium is based on an estimate of your gross sales and your payroll to help your insurance company determine the amount of risk your company is exposed too.

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Topics: Contractors Insurance Audit Help, outsourced construction accounting and bookkeeping

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