Contractors don’t lose money because they build badly. They lose money because they estimate badly. It’s not lack of effort.It’s not lack of skill.It’s job costing mistakes. That single blind spot you forget to price or miscalculate can turn a profitable project into break-even or even a loss. This is why job costing for contractors […]
Most contractors stay busy year-round. I mean, there’s always a demand for skilled labor, be it renovations, repairs, or new builds. So, they’re rarely sitting around waiting for work. As a contractor, you’re probably familiar with the stress of working hard, managing your crew, and securing new clients, but still seeing little growth in your […]
Running a construction business can feel like trying to juggle a dozen things at once—deadlines, budgets, subcontractors, client expectations. It’s tough, right? A lot of contractors spend more time dealing with miscommunication, missing paperwork, and unexpected costs than they do actually growing their business. If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. The good news? […]
Running a construction business means making strategic decisions—not just about materials and labor, but also about your business structure. If you’re operating as an LLC and wondering if it’s time to switch to an S Corp, you’re not alone. With tax laws evolving and profit margins tightening, S Corporations are becoming the smarter choice for […]
Someone commented on my Instagram post saying QuickBooks doesn’t work for construction. I hear this all the time from contractors who are probably: Misinformed about what QuickBooks Online can really do. Confused when it comes to using QuickBooks Online for construction – from setting it up, to using it for their business. Honestly, these are […]
Look, I get it. You’re busy running your construction business, and the last thing you want to think about is the contractor’s credit card. But stick with me here – this could be the game-changer your business needs especially in 2025. Here’s the Thing About Construction and Credit… This could be you: Nearly losing a […]
Let’s Talk About 2025 – It’s Going to Get Wild Look, the game’s changing fast. The Fed just dropped rates by 50 points, and that’s huge news for anyone holding a hammer or signing checks in construction. Here’s the deal: if you’re not proactively engaging in financial planning for construction to prepare for what’s […]
Feels like a non-stop hustle, doesn’t it? Running a business – regardless of your niche/industry involves a lot of moving parts—projects, clients, and invoices coming in left and right. But when you sit down and look at the numbers, sometimes the profit just isn’t there. You’ve got the work, but the bottom line is telling […]