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Contractor Success Map with Randal DeHart | Contractor Bookkeeping And Accounting Services

Release Date: 07/20/2018

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This Podcast Is Episode Number 0278, And It Will Be About Hot New Construction Accounting Services At Fast Easy Accounting

New Services For Contractors At Fast Easy Accounting

We are continually searching for more and better ways to remove time wasting paperwork chores so you can focus on what you do best, running your construction company.

Change occurs every day in our lives. (Hint: Only wet babies like change). Fast Easy Accounting must adapt to the needs of our Clients in a world that is mobile. Ten years ago, we only worked with clients in Washington State. Now our clients are all over the USA. With the addition of Fast Easy Accounting Store, we have helped Construction Contractors outside of the US. Contractors all over the world have common issues. QuickBooks and Xero Customized Setup, Chart of Accounts, Items Lists – We Can Help A Little or A Lot depending on your needs.

Onboarding Process

Our Primary Focus Has Been Construction Contractors In The USA

Now we have some new tools, technology and apps like Xero Accounting For Contractors which will allow us to support construction contractors in more countries including Canada.

We understand what you need and especially the need to turn Paperwork Chaos into understandable reports. Whenever possible, we quote Flat Rate Price For Your Contractor Bookkeeping Needs.

The process is a little more complicated when using QuickBooks Desktop, cleaning up missing transactions and merging all of your existing “stuff” to our Customized Setup for Construction Contractors.

Reminder: Deadline To File 2017 Annual Taxes Is Coming Have you filed 2015, 2016, 2017 tax returns? State and Federal Tax Laws are always changing. To save money on your annual taxes, we recommend you have a Tax Accountant – and convert your Construction Company to an S-Corp.

We will continue to use QuickBooks Desktop In The Cloud This works with all Windows, Android or Apple device. Speaking of which QuickBooks MAC Version was discontinued in 2016 so for as long as it works – Enjoy. Other industries are changing and embracing new technology and so must Fast Easy Accounting. As a Construction Contractor, you need answers and solutions that work where you are, when you are available; which means in your truck on the job site or meeting clients.

We are expanding from only using QuickBooks Desktop to adding Xero Accounting Software to our Construction Accounting Practice because in our expert opinion as Construction Accountants that a Construction Contractor like you needs solutions that QuickBooks Desktop is never going to provide!

Being mobile and using apps that all work together is wonderful. Not all app play well together; it is not a setup, integrate and never touch it again process – no matter what the sales department will tell you.  

Custom QuickBooks Setup For Construction Contractors

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Custom Xero Setup For Construction Contractors

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What is Outsourced Accounting?  We do the bookkeeping; you create invoices, collect money, pay bills. What is Do-It-Yourself Accounting” You do everything with little or no support? Remember there are only so many hours in the day.  Do you know what 10 minutes are costing you?  What would you do differently with it? 

What Is Xero Accounting For Construction Contractors?

We are expanding from only using QuickBooks Desktop to adding Xero Accounting Software to our Construction Accounting Practice because in our expert opinion as Construction Accountants that a Construction Contractor like you needs solutions that QuickBooks Desktop is never going to provide!

We always think in terms of what does a Contractor like you need? Not what we think is cool, rather what do you want and what keeps you awake at night? What drives you crazy? Moreover, how we can help you become more Process Dependent and less People Dependent because you cannot count on people to do what you want.

QuickBooks Desktop has met the needs of contractors for decades since it was introduced in 1991 which is when we first started using it. We will continue supporting contractors in our Accounting Practice who are using  QuickBooks Desktop in the cloud when it is the best fit for their company.

For contractors who decide to switch from QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Mac or most other accounting software and just plain Excel documents and paper we can transfer your data into Xero and, you can access it from any web-enabled Windows, Android or Apple device. Since QuickBooks Mac was discontinued in 2016, it may be time to make the switch to Xero the perfect alternative.

Let's Talk Straight Owner To Owner

Randal and Sharie have been where you are now which means we feel your pain of coming home after a hard day on the job and have to sit at your desk and stare at a pile of paperwork.

Change is hard. Just as you have changed the tools, you use in the field, for example, the hand held hammer vs. the nail gun, so must your Accounting Software change to meet your current needs.

How you deal with your receipts, invoicing, job costing, tracking employee time on the job with GPS tracking to avoid paying for time, not on the job needs to change to something that is easy to use and mobile friendly.

Using our Custom Xero Set Up For Contractors and our recommended apps gives you a clear picture of the numbers using Dashboards, Graphs, Financial Reports, Cash Flow Reports, Key Performance Indicators, Job Costing Reports work together to provide insights to operate and grow your Construction Company and you can do it all in LESS THAN TEN MINUTES A DAY!

After countless hours of research and analysis, we chose Xero Accounting Software because we have an extensive background in construction and construction accounting which means we understand you, your needs, wants, wishes and desires are as a contractor.

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Three inventions that changed the world for Construction Contractors:

  1. The Wheel
  2. Sliced Bread
  3. WorkFlowMax

I have searched far and wide starting in 1976 for a simple, easy to use Job Costing System and everything available either cost way to much or was based on a cheese-ball cobbled together mess of Excel sheets, I developed my fair share of these monstrosities and none of them are worth a darn! When I discovered the updated and beautifully designed WorkFlowMax it was like an oasis in the desert!

This is going to be a game changer for contractors like you who are smart enough to get on board early. And to make is easy we are offering a Test Drive of Xero For Contractor + WorkflowMax For Contractor + Projects For Contractor for $9.95!

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Outsourced Accounting Promotion – Flat Rate Pricing Using Xero Accounting Software
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New Promotion - Developed To Address Your Concerns What Xero Looks Like With Your Data.  
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Continuing to use QuickBooks Desktop is always an option. We can convert from your QuickBooks Online file to QuickBooks Desktop. The most cost-effective method is choosing QuickBooks Setup (if setting up a new file) Chart of Accounts, Item Lists if upgrading an existing QuickBooks file.  Short Answer – Yes, We Can Help!.   

Free Gift From Fast Easy Accounting. https://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/app Many features are part of the app and free for everyone to use.  Others are for our client's convenience and require a login.      
Let us know if we can be of assistance.

Enjoy your day.

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About The Author:

Sharie DeHart, Fast Easy Accounting Client Support Specialist

https://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/free-one-hour-consultation-bookkeeping

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 [email protected]

Contractor Bookkeeping Services All Across The USA Including Alaska And Hawaii

I trust this podcast helps you understand that outsourcing your contractor's bookkeeping services to us is about more than just “doing the bookkeeping”; it is about taking a holistic approach to your entire construction company and helping support you as a contractor and as a person.

We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations

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!

That is all I have for now, and if you have listened to this far please do me the honor of commenting and rating the Podcast  www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast Tell me what you liked, did not like, tell it as you see it because your feedback is crucial and I thank you in advance.

You Deserve To Be Wealthy Because You Bring Value To Other People's Lives!

I trust this will be of value to you and your feedback is always welcome at www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast

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 [email protected]

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Thinking About Outsourcing Your Contractors Bookkeeping Services?

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This guide will help you learn what to look for in outsourced construction accounting.

Need Help Now?

Call Sharie 206-361-3950

[email protected]

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

About The Author:

Sharie DeHart, Fast Easy Accounting Client Support Specialisthttps://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/free-one-hour-consultation-bookkeeping

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 [email protected]

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Most Contractors Setup QuickBooks Desktop Version In One Of Three Ways:

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And QuickBooks Does Not Work The Way They Want It Too!

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Short List Of Construction Contractors We Serve

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We Serve Over 100 Types Of Contractors So If Your Type Of Company Is Not Listed

Please Do Not Be Concerned Because If You Are A Contractor

There Is A Good Chance We Can Help You!

Call Now: 206-361-3950

 

Additional QuickBooks Templates, Resources, And Services

QuickBooks Set Up Templates   Solopreneur

QuickBooks Chart Of Accounts     Free Stuff

QuickBooks Item Lists Templates     Consulting

 

We Serve Over 100 Types Of Contractors So If Your Type Of Company Is Not Listed

Please Do Not Be Concerned Because If You Are A Contractor

There Is A Good Chance We Can Help You!

Call Now: 206-361-3950

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