Randal DeHart

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the year comes to a close, it's important to start thinking about your bookkeeping tasks to ensure a smooth transition into the new year. Have you given your bookkeeper, wife, partner), accountant or tax accountant, what information is needed to complete your reports?

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Randal DeHart

MAY 24, 2024

The power of effective bookkeeping using QuickBooks Desktop - plus an Important Update from Intuit. Keeping track of sales, earnings, expenses, and purchases is fundamental to your construction business's overall health and sustainability. Many business owners dread bookkeeping and accounting tasks despite their proven importance.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Last year more than 500,000 accounting professionals grew their practices with us through our ProAdvisor program, and we trained more than 129,000 learners on bookkeeping and tax preparation through Intuit Academy.

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Randal DeHart

JUNE 7, 2024

In the competitive construction industry, implementing efficient business systems can make a significant impact on the overall success and profitability of a construction business, regardless of its size or specialization.

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Randal DeHart

JULY 19, 2024

Employee fraud can seriously affect any business; the construction industry is no exception. Unfortunately, we still get calls from construction business owners who unknowingly become victims of this financial nightmare. We have discussed this numerous times in our podcasts and blog posts.

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Randal DeHart

JANUARY 12, 2024

Tax season can be a bit overwhelming for construction business owners, especially with many things to keep track of in our industry. We know that construction businesses have unique tax considerations that can be tricky to navigate, such as complex accounting and bookkeeping challenges and issues related to payroll and sales taxes.

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Randal DeHart

MARCH 1, 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.

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MyIRSRelief

MARCH 1, 2022

Bookkeeping is a very important part of any business and unless you have a dedicated department to handle yours, you should consider hiring an outside tax/accounting firm. As part of our research for this article we discovered many benefits of using a bookkeeping service and we included our top five reasons.

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Xero

APRIL 16, 2023

Since he was young, Johnno Green has had a penchant for construction. From the early days of building cubby houses and forts, Johnno has turned his childhood passion into a growing construction business with a team of carpenters, plasterers, painters and even his own apprentices. And this is how JCG Projects was born.

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Steve Feinberg

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Cost overruns in construction projects are exactly what they sound like: You meticulously considered the project, offered a detailed bid, spent time, resources, and capital to complete the work to code and client satisfaction—only to have spent 30% more than you initially planned to when the job is finished.

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Xero

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Speaking of building, I’m proud to announce our new partnership with Procore , connecting their industry leading construction platform into Xero. . Chances are if you work in the construction industry, have a large client base that does, or are looking to expand your focus into the sector, you know who Procore is.

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Randal DeHart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Looking for ways to make your job easier is the goal of all construction contractors. The opposite of too much change can create another form of chaos. How do you know what is broken if you change a zillion things all at once? The last thing you want to hear from your staff or a trade contractor is, "Do you want me to do that over?"

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Steve Feinberg

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Cost overruns in construction projects are exactly what they sound like: You meticulously considered the project, offered a detailed bid, spent time, resources, and capital to complete the work to code and client satisfaction—only to have spent 30% more than you initially planned to when the job is finished.

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Randal DeHart

MAY 13, 2022

Every day you make financial decisions about your company, which affect how successful and sustainable your construction business is. If you're responsible for the bookkeeping and all the paper management (bills, receipts, estimates, invoices), you could be making errors that affect your decisions.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Randal DeHart

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Enlightened contractors like you understand the value of developing your own unique Construction Contracting System, a collection of documented repeatable processes and operation manuals. The key is continuously refining your construction company's practices and procedures.

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Steve Feinberg

JULY 27, 2022

Running a construction business isn’t like running other goods or services-centered businesses. Shifting costs, increased liability, and a job-centric pricing model are just some of the major differences that make contracting a unique business—and unique businesses require a different approach to their bookkeeping.

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Steve Feinberg

JUNE 29, 2022

Every business needs a strong bookkeeping system at its core to account for the everyday variables that make a business profitable— taxes and fees , payroll, expenses, etc. Bookkeeping is a highly specific task, and it’s understandable that not every business owner would know how to, or would even want to, take on the job themselves.

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Randal DeHart

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Construction companies are not spared and are even more vulnerable to various fraudulent activities, from bid rigging and inflated costs to payroll fraud and misuse of funds. What can you do as a construction business owner with three or more employees? Fraud can be a significant threat to businesses of all sizes in any industry.

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Randal DeHart

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Not everyone knows construction accounting, and it is easy to assume all accounting is the same. Even if you have outsourced your financial functions, as a small construction business owner, having a solid understanding of critical financial concepts is crucial to work with your advisor and 'speak their language".

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Randal DeHart

JULY 26, 2024

The recent cyber outage is a stark reminder of digital systems' vulnerability and potential impact on businesses, including those in the construction industry. This incident offers several critical lessons for construction bookkeeping.

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GrowthForceBlog

APRIL 29, 2024

This means each dollar spent on labor must generate an adequate ROI to justify the expense… Improve Performance With Outsourced Accounting: At GrowthForce, we specialize in working with clients who run service-based businesses such as construction firms in the AEC industry…

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This new library offers access to a diverse range of templates curated by industry experts and tailored to the unique needs of accounting and bookkeeping professionals. Those who share the most and provide the highest-quality templates are recognized as top Workflow Champions, and celebrated as the industry’s most helpful experts.

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Randal DeHart

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Outsourcing can offer a range of advantages for small construction businesses in today's competitive market. 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. And that means they need to reduce costs.

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Xero

JULY 28, 2022

Like his renovations, Johnno built his business on strong foundations; a solid client list, good processes and some valuable advice from his bookkeeper, Gecko Bookkeeping. Initially we considered an overdraft or bank loan to get us by, then our bookkeeper suggested we apply for invoice finance through Xero.

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Xero

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

At Xeinadin Sittingbourne, our team of 30, mostly Xero-certified advisors, supports small and medium businesses across various industries, including construction, healthcare, and non-profits. We’ve gone from a very small number of clients using Xero to nearly all of our bookkeeping clients on the platform.

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Randal DeHart

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Unfortunately, when a construction business grows, and staff need to be hired – or the owner needs to take time away from the company – it's an absolute liability not having processes and systems documented in one place. To run a construction business, you must be business-like. If so, your construction business won't last long.

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Randal DeHart

AUGUST 16, 2024

Avoiding cash flow crises is crucial for the success and sustainability of your construction business. Managing cash flow is vital for small business owners. Poor cash flow management can create significant challenges even if your business is profitable.

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Randal DeHart

APRIL 7, 2023

Starting a construction business is not for the faint of heart. Work with an accountant or bookkeeper to help you identify issues with your cash flow as soon as you know there's a problem–or to prevent one before it happens. A certain level of stress comes with ensuring your company's success.

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Randal DeHart

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the construction business world, one constant factor you are likely to encounter is change, particularly in the financial landscape. Understanding how this impacts your construction business and identifying solutions to counteract these effects can be vital to sustaining and growing your company.

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Randal DeHart

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In the past, Construction Project Managers were laborers or served an apprenticeship in one of the skilled construction trades and were promoted to foreman. Because of this, many construction companies failed and went out of business due to the Cost of Chaos in their businesses. And it is still happening today.

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Randal DeHart

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In today's competitive business landscape, establishing a personal brand is essential for standing out in the construction industry. Whether you're a contractor, architect, or engineer, cultivating a professional image differentiates you from competitors and fosters trust and credibility among clients and partners.

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Steve Feinberg

AUGUST 30, 2022

When it comes to running a construction firm, bookkeeping is one of the most important aspects of keeping your finances in check, your budget balanced, and your business profitable. But construction isn’t like a sales-based business, which may only have a single revenue stream and predictable expenses from quarter to quarter.

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Randal DeHart

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Consider this scenario: A couple wanting to sell their house expresses interest in your remodeling service, presenting an exciting opportunity that could significantly elevate your construction business. However, they have a requirement: they want the job done in three weeks. Now, you're caught in a challenging position.

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Randal DeHart

DECEMBER 29, 2023

If so, your construction business won't last long. 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? You must continue to develop your business skills.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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Randal DeHart

MAY 6, 2022

Success in operating a profitable construction business is all about maintaining the proper balance of control over both The Profit Centers and The Cost Centers. If either one gets too powerful and is allowed to run your construction company, it can cause more damage than good.

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