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Don’t count on profitability – Cash flow management often matters more
March / April 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1033
Abstract: Every business has its slow periods, but construction companies are particularly susceptible to ebbs and flows in income. For this reason, cash flow management often matters more to contractors than profitability. This article offers some savvy strategies for maintaining strong cash flow. (Updated 3/23/12)
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Construction Success Story – VoIP helps one contractor lower expenses
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 392
Abstract: While meeting with his financial advisor to discuss escalating expenses, a roofing and siding contractor in a growing suburban area mentioned that his telephone bills seemed to be growing exponentially each quarter. One potential solution that came to the advisor’s mind almost immediately was a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system — a technology that digitizes phone calls, allowing them to be transmitted via the Internet.
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Crackdown on illegal hiring looms
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 563
Abstract: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census Bureau data show that foreign-born workers are critical to the construction industry. Problem is, contractors often can’t — or don’t — verify that their employees are eligible to work in the United States. And, as this article warns, Uncle Sam is starting to take more notice.
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Stay in the driver’s seat with sound fleet management
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 532
Abstract: One of the many questions that cost-conscious contractors often struggle with is how to manage their company vehicles. How often should they be replaced? How should hours of use be accurately tracked? Are vehicles costing too much? This article explains how sound fleet management can help answer critical questions such as these and, ideally, save contractors money. (Updated 3/23/12)
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Is your business structure still a perfect fit?
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 674
Abstract: Most contractors wouldn’t dream of allowing a construction project to run unsupervised according to the original plans, because circumstances can change. The same is true of business structure: The ownership form that was once a perfect fit may eventually need to be adjusted. Beginning with the two most popular choices, this article provides a snapshot of each. (Updated 3/23/12)
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Tax planning for 2008 and beyond – Looking forward by looking back
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 839
Abstract: As a new calendar year begins, construction business owners may want to look back to last year for some strategic planning cues. For example, the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 (SBWOTA) included more than $4.8 billion in tax breaks for businesses. This article demonstrates how SBWOTA offers contractors some opportunities to plan strategically for this year and beyond.