If you are a construction business owner, you have probably heard the term Work in Progress (WIP) thrown around. What exactly is WIP, and why do you need to understand it? WIP is more than just another accounting term; it’s a resource that helps you track your projects, manage cash flow, and stay profitable. Let’s […]
Category Archives: Reporting
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Oct
Oct
In construction, understanding and improving your profitability is crucial. One key way to gauge your financial health is by examining your gross profit margin, which reflects how efficiently your core operations are performing. Here are four practical strategies to help you increase your gross profit margin and set your construction business up for success. Work […]
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Aug
Aug
You’ve heard about KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and know that other businesses use them to measure success. Should you be tracking them? This guide will explain what KPIs are, provide some examples, and give advice on how to use them to make better decisions. What are KPIs? KPIs are metrics that measure how effectively a […]
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May
May
Your business is growing, but you can’t isolate where the growth is coming from. Your financial reports don’t seem to have the answers you need. If that is the case, you may benefit from tracking different divisions of your business. How do you get started? Here are some helpful suggestions. Decide what you want to […]
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Feb
Feb
Gathering your documents for taxes may not be your favorite task of the year, but fear not – with the right information in hand, you can make the process way smoother for both you and your tax accountant. Here’s a guide to the reports you should gather to have what you need for your taxes. […]
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Jan
Jan
Financial reports are essential for understanding your business’ financial health. However, verifying their accuracy is critical to make informed decisions. Accurate reports at year end are incredibly useful to your tax accountant as well. Your financials can help them build a basis for an effective tax strategy throughout the year. In this article, we will […]
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Mar
Mar
You often hear about depreciation in reference to your taxes. What exactly is it though? Is it important? How does it affect your business? In this article, we will discuss what depreciation is and why should you care about it. Our goal is to make this mysterious accounting term easier to understand. What is depreciation? […]
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Dec
Dec
You want to operate your business with less uncertainty and stress. A budget is a simple yet effective way to plan for your company’s future. When should you create a budget? This article discusses three common scenarios where budgets can be the most useful. When planning for the next year You may be asking yourself, […]
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Sep
Sep
Most business owners do not like reading financial reports. That is why they hire us! You know your financial statements will help you make better decisions, but they are so difficult to understand. Is there a way to see the parts of the business that matter the most to you? One way to solve this […]
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Apr
Apr
Do you ever feel like your bookkeeper is speaking another language? Or maybe it feels like they have an endless amount of questions. What do they even do while working on your books? If this situation sounds familiar, this article will assist you to find better ways to communicate with your bookkeeper and understand just […]