Nov 17, 2017
As the end of the year approaches it is time to see about loose ends in paperwork and forms. Ask employees to review their taxes withheld to date. Do they want to make any adjustments for this year?
Review your Cash On Hand. Do want to make any new purchases of tools or equipment before the end of the year? Can you get financing (example six months same as cash)? Check out Paypal Credit offers.
From now to the end of the year it will seem like almost everything you could want will be on sale
Change that happens with all the new Fun Stuff may come with some challenges
Challenges for everyone is the effects of the data breaches the last couple of years.
Owning and operating a Construction Company means you are continually balancing the need for good equipment and software against the money you have available to spend. New technology is fantastic. New technology always is a combination of Features and Benefits versus the Cause and Effect of implementing and learning how to use it. For all research done ahead of time; nothing is very seldom 100% smooth in the process. Which is why we always recommend doing one tiny change at a time.
Recently we upgraded several computers in our office and
discovered that Windows 10 Pro does not like and will not work with
several of our older printers and scanners. Cause and Effect, we
needed to add to the project new scanners and printers. Because we
expected this might happen; it was not a crisis.
We want to know what software is working for you. If there is
something better out there, we want to be using it too. Software
changes and has updates on a regular basis. Over the years some of
our favorite software has made improvements that have not always
been improvements. Sometimes the next update fixes the fixes. We
are always looking for ways to improve and pass on any tips we have
learned.
The old saying “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” (author
unknown) really applies to software, technology, tools, and
equipment.
Every Construction Contractor
has his or her favorite brand of tools. It may be
one brand for this and a different brand for that. Whether it is
the vehicle, size, make or model to the smallest tool in the tool
bag everyone has their favorite. The tool fits in your hand just
right and is easy to use.
This week has been our traditional Seattle RAIN plus lots of
wind gusts. The way your Truck or Van feels when you are driving is
just right (in good weather or bad) your seat is comfortable, with
nice heating and air conditioning.
To a short person (that might be me) being able to drive without a
pillow on the freeway is a big deal. In response to all the Short
Jokes – I am taller on the phone.
We embrace processes, in the middle, there might be loud murmurs
coming from the individual offices as we learn, adapt and make new,
old, existing software, tools, and equipment work.
We constantly look for improvements that will help us help you. We
welcome Guest Posts because we also learn new things from our
guests. Randal is a Guest Speaker on Podcasts for others offering
services to Construction Contractors
Construction Contractors everywhere have many of the same issues.
Creating invoices, being sure to charge for change orders, collect
the money, pay the bills, do it again.
Change
comes from having an understanding of what QuickBooks Job Costing
reports mean.
Only you can decide How Much Information is Enough to run your
business effectively?
How Much Information is Too Much information or is it just loose
data and not helpful?
There is always the balance, and we make recommendations on what is
easy to obtain without stress.
The most basic information ever needed is what your Tax Accountant
needs to do your annual Taxes.
If you pay company expenses with personal money and never tell your
Bookkeeper or your Tax Accountant, you may pay higher income tax
because the IRS always gets paid exactly the amount due based on
the forms provided.
In Conclusion:
Helping Contractors around the world
is one of the reasons we added the FastEasyAccountingStore.com
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Resources that you find useful for your business.
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Sharie DeHart, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on how to manage the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. http://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/sharie-dehart/ 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com
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We understand the good, bad and the ugly about owning and operating construction companies because we have had several of them and we sincerely care about you and your construction company!
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This Is One more example of how Fast Easy Accounting is helping construction company owners across the USA including Alaska and Hawaii put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction company. Construction accounting is not rocket science; it is a lot harder than that, and a lot more valuable to construction contractors like you so stop missing out and call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com
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Thank you very much, and I hope you understand we do care about
you and all contractors regardless of whether or not you ever hire
our services.
Bye for now until our next episode here on the Contractors Success
MAP Podcast.
Enjoy your day.
Sharie
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Sharie DeHart, QPA is the co-founder of Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations and offers insights on how to manage the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. http://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/sharie-dehart/ 206-361-3950 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com
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