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Construction Success Story – Contractor seeks clarity on an IT strategy
November / December 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 442
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a restoration contractor whose improvisational approach to technology was leaving the front office out of sync with work crews and hurting customer service. She sat down with her CPA to answer some key questions about creating a comprehensive, cost-effective IT strategy.
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Exploring the concept of an incentive-based safety program
November / December 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 671
Abstract: Every construction company must take steps to promote and ensure jobsite safety. But is offering financial incentives for safe work habits a viable approach? This article explains that there’s no simple answer, because incentive-based safety programs offer both benefits and risks.
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Need money fast? Contractors have options
November / December 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 543
Abstract: For contractors, many of whom get paid only after work is completed, obtaining funds from traditional lenders can be difficult. Fortunately, there are a variety of other lending options that offer quick access to cash (with notable risks, of course). This article touches on five such options, including invoice factoring and leaseback programs.
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Get ready to recognize … differently – New accounting rules for revenue recognition are coming
November / December 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 956
Abstract: GAAP-compliant construction businesses will face an important change in about one year. That’s when Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, begins to take effect for private companies. This article discusses the important modifications to revenue recognition that will occur under the new rules. A sidebar warns of additional disclosures to be required under the standard.
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Construction Success Story – Contractor learns to like maintaining his online rep
September / October 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a residential contractor who has a minimal, and minimally maintained, online presence. After a disgruntled former client posts negative remarks on his Facebook page, the contractor realizes that he needs to step up his Internet marketing game. To get started, he works with his CPA on some commonsense ways to handle the situation without breaking the bank.
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The right research can improve materials purchasing
September / October 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 542
Abstract: Many contractors get in the habit of buying their construction materials from the same small group of suppliers they’ve used for years. But today’s online search tools can make it fast and easy to locate and compare alternative materials product sources. This article explains how good Internet search techniques and the right approach with vendors can enable contractors to lower materials purchasing costs.
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Which tax strategies should you consider this year?
September / October 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Contractors have some important decisions to make as the second half of 2017 begins. Particularly important is what tax strategies they should consider to ensure their upcoming income tax payment obligations don’t adversely affect cash flow. This article explores various year-end tax planning measures, including projecting income and expenses as well as reconsidering accounting methods and business structure choice.
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Feel better, work better – Building an effective company wellness program
September / October 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 906
Abstract: For a construction company to be successful, ownership must look out for the well-being of its employees. One way to do so is by establishing a formal wellness program. This article discusses some of the components of such a program, including the types of services/activities involved, the impact on company culture and the role of incentives. A sidebar looks at what to look for from wellness program vendors.
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Construction Success Story – Contractor mulls commercial crime insurance
July / August 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 434
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a contractor who’s worried about fraud in his local building market. To help manage the risk, he’s considering the idea of buying commercial crime insurance. His CPA lays out some factors to consider before investing in such a policy and, together, they come to a decision.
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Reconsidering the concept of lean construction
July / August 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 539
Abstract: Efforts to apply the principles and techniques of lean management to construction have been ongoing for some time now. Advancing technology, along with greater sophistication among construction industry leaders, is making now a good time to reconsider the concept. This article explores some of the principles and practices of lean construction.
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What does the future hold for your cash flow?
July / August 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 676
Abstract: They say you can’t predict the future. But knowing what the future holds for a construction company’s cash flow is, in many ways, the key to its success. This article describes how to create a cash flow forecast by evaluating incoming cash flows, creating billing schedules and putting the data to work.
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Turn metal into money – How contractors can profit from idle equipment
July / August 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 910
Abstract: Construction equipment that’s sitting idle in the yard is costing money to store, maintain and insure. Contractors may be able to turn that metal into money by either selling it outright or renting it to other construction companies. As this article explains, today’s “sharing economy” makes doing so easier than ever. A sidebar looks at three ways to maintain the value of an asset.
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Construction Success Story – Reviewing cost-plus vs. fixed-price contracts
May / June 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 461
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a remodeling contractor who wants to improve his company’s financial performance. Specifically, he’s grappling with the difference between fixed-price contracts and cost-plus arrangements. His CPA lays out the pros and cons of both and, together, they come to an important conclusion.
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Updates available: Hot apps for contractors
May / June 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 507
Abstract: In the construction industry, most of the day-to-day action takes place in the field. So it’s only natural that contractors are eager to find mobile apps for smartphones and tablets that can help them work better. This article suggests the right mindset when shopping for mobile solutions and looks at three hot areas of app offerings right now.
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Are you managing project scope — or is it managing you?
May / June 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 671
Abstract: Almost every construction project has a struggle to maintain control — of costs, of safety and of quality. To put it a different way, what contractors are really trying to manage on every job is its scope. This article offers tips on the mission-critical process of scope management, including gathering reports from the field and creating a single, universal punch list.
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The ABCs of P3s – An introduction to public-private partnerships
May / June 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 927
Abstract: One approach government agencies are exploring, to help meet the nation’s needs for new proposed infrastructure projects, is developing public-private partnerships. Under this model, a public entity engages a private partner, which in turn hires, supervises and pays the contractor. This article discusses the expected rise of “P3s” and how they could provide profitable opportunities for many construction companies in the near future. It’s important to know how they work. A sidebar looks at the bonding aspect of P3s.