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

Release Date: 07/20/2018

630: Small Business Administration - Essential Strategies for Contractors

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This Podcast Is Episode 630, And It's About Small Business Administration - Essential Strategies for Contractors Running a small business is exciting, but let’s be honest, managing the admin side of things can feel overwhelming. Between keeping financial records, looking after daily operations, and ensuring compliance with tax laws, it’s easy to feel buried under endless to-do lists. But here’s the good news: with the right strategies, small business administration doesn’t have to be a headache. Here are some practical steps to streamline your business admin, save time, and boost...

629: How To Optimally Allocate Resources For Construction Business Growth

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This Podcast Is Episode 629, And It's About How To Optimally Allocate Resources For Construction Business Growth In the competitive construction industry landscape, efficient resource allocation is a fundamental pillar of success. Construction business owners like you face the dual challenge of meeting deadlines while adhering to budget constraints, making effective resource management essential. As a business owner, you understand that growth doesn't just happen – it takes smart decisions, dedication, and a clear plan. One of your most critical decisions is allocating your...

628: Efficient Payroll Implementation For Construction Business Owners

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This Podcast Is Episode 628, And It's About Efficient Payroll Implementation For Construction Business Owners mplementing an effective payroll system is crucial for construction business owners, as it directly impacts project management, employee satisfaction, and overall financial health. Given the complexities of the construction industry, including varying pay rates, overtime requirements, and the need for certified payroll reports, developing a streamlined payroll process is essential. Here are some steps to consider: 1. Determine Payroll Needs: Assess the size of your...

627: The Essential Benefits Of A Purchase Order System For Contractors

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This Podcast Is Episode 627, And It's About The Essential Benefits Of A Purchase Order System For Contractors Running a small business is no small feat. Every purchase, every invoice, and every supplier relationship counts. But as your business grows, so does the complexity of managing procurement. This is where a Purchase Order (PO) System can help. The importance of a POS for contractors cannot be overstated. In the fast-paced and often unpredictable world of construction, managing resources effectively is crucial for the success of any project. It is a fundamental tool that...

626: From Chaos To Clarity: The Right Construction Job Management System

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This Podcast Is Episode 626, And It's About From Chaos To Clarity: The Right Construction Job Management System Running a business involves countless moving parts, which can feel overwhelming. From managing projects and keeping the team on the same page to ensuring profitability. Have you ever sent an email about a critical update only to find that team members missed it? With a job management system, those headaches disappear. Given the industry's complexity and unique challenges, effective job management is crucial for construction contractors. Managing multiple projects,...

625: Better Practices For Meeting Client Expectations In Construction

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This Podcast Is Episode 625, And It's About Better Practices For Meeting Client Expectations In Construction When hiring a construction contractor, clients often have a clear set of expectations that significantly influence their decisions. These expectations encompass many factors, including the quality of artistry, communication skills, adherence to timelines, and budget management. Picture a homeowner named Sarah. Excited and anxious, she embarked on renovating her old farmhouse. She understood that choosing the right contractor was crucial. After researching and meeting...

624: Trading For Sales Vs. Trading For Profit In the Construction Business

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This Podcast Is Episode 624, And It's About Trading For Sales Vs. Trading For Profit In the Construction Business Times were tough, so Remodeler John decided to lower prices below those of his competitors. He promoted a charge-out rate 20% below the industry average, explaining that his overheads were lower than those of larger companies. The turning point came after advice from his mentor. "You're selling yourself short, John," said the mentor. "With your qualifications and experience, you should charge at least as much as other businesses – if not more. I understand your marketing...

623: The Art Of Giving And Receiving Constructive Criticism In Construction

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This Podcast Is Episode 623, And It's About The Art Of Giving And Receiving Constructive Criticism In Construction Think about the last time you gave or received feedback. Did it inspire growth and improvement or leave someone feeling deflated? When done right, constructive feedback is a powerful tool for driving success. But it's a fine line – getting it wrong can do more harm than good. For business owners, managers, and team leaders, effectively giving and receiving constructive feedback isn't just a nice skill; it's a necessity. Feedback shapes stronger teams, builds trust, and...

622: Identifying Gaps To Improve Your Construction Business Marketing

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This Podcast Is Episode 622, And It's About Identifying Gaps To Improve Your Construction Business Marketing Visibility is essential for your handyman or contracting business for several key reasons. Effective marketing helps your company stand out in a competitive market, and promoting your services can help you reach a wider audience and become known in your community. Potential customers are more likely to hire someone they have heard about or seen advertised. This credibility is crucial for a service-based business like yours, where customers rely on reputation. Sharing content like...

621: Transforming Your Construction Team Through Support And Collaboration

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This Podcast Is Episode 621, And It's About Transforming Your Construction Team Through Support And Collaboration Being a construction manager and a business owner requires a unique blend of skills and attributes essential for effectively leading a crew. Leadership is at the forefront of this role, as a construction manager must inspire and motivate their team to achieve project goals while maintaining safety and quality standards. This involves clear communication, conflict resolution, and a collaborative team environment. Responsibility is another key element. A construction manager...

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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.

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

Custom Xero Setup For Construction Contractors

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 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.

WorkFlowMAX Construction Project Tracking Job Costing

Three inventions that changed the world for Construction Contractors:

The Wheel
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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!

Fast Easy Accounting 206-361-3950 Contractors Bookkeeping Services Xero Accounting Online a Certified Partner Randal DeHart, PMP

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!.

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Let us know if we can be of assistance.

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About The Author:

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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 [email protected]

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

#1 EZ Step Interview inside QuickBooks Setup
#2 Asked Their Tax Accountant To Setup QuickBooks
#3 They Attended A How To Setup QuickBooks Class Or Seminar

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

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#2 Click Here To Buy Just The Chart Of Accounts For Your Specific Contracting Company

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Asphalt Contractor Asphalt Contractor Brand New Contractor Brand New Contractor Brick And Stone Contractor Brick And Stone Contractor Cabinet Installation Contractor Cabinet Installation Contractor Carpentry Contractor Carpentry Contractor Carpet And Tile Contractor Carpet And Tile Contractor Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor Concrete Contractor Concrete Contractor Construction Employees Construction Employees Construction Manager Construction Manager Construction Support Specialist Construction Support Specialist Custom Deck Contractor Custom Deck Contractor Custom Home Builder Custom Home Builder Demolition Contractor Demolition Contractor Drywall Contractor Drywall Contractor Electrical Contractor Electrical Contractor Emerging Contractor Emerging Contractor Excavation Contractor Excavation Contractor Finish Millwork Contractor Finish Millwork Contractor Flipper House Contractor Flipper House Contractor Flooring Contractor Flooring Contractor Foundation Contractor Foundation Contractor Framing Contractor Framing Contractor General Contractor General Contractor Glass Installation Contractor Glass Installation Contractor Gutter Contractor Gutter Contractor Handyman Contractor Handyman Contractor Hot Tub Contractor Hot Tub Contractor HVAC Contractor HVAC Contractor Insulation Contractor Insulation Contractor Interior Designer Contractor Interior Designer Contractor Land Development Contractor Land Development Contractor Landscape Contractor Landscape Contractor Lawn And Yard Maintenance Contractor Lawn And Yard Maintenance Contractor Masonry Contractor Masonry Contractor Mold Remediation Contractor Mold Remediation Contractor Moss Removal Contractor Moss Removal Contractor Painting Contractor Painting Contractor Plaster Contractor Plaster Contractor Plaster And Stucco Contractor Plaster And Stucco Contractor Plumbing Contractor Plumbing Contractor Pressure Washing Contractor Pressure Washing Contractor Remodel Contractor Remodel Contractor Renovation Contractor Renovation Contractor Restoration Contractor Restoration Contractor Roofing Contractor Roofing Contractor Siding Contractor Siding Contractor Spec Home Builder Spec Home Builder Specialty Contractor Specialty Contractor Stone Mason Contractor Stone Mason Contractor Stucco Contractor Stucco Contractor Subcontractor Subcontractor Swimming Pool Contractor Swimming Pool Contractor Swimming Pool And Hot Tub Contractor Swimming Pool And Hot Tub Contractor Tile And Carpet Contractor Tile And Carpet Contractor Trade Contractor Trade Contractor Tree Contractor Tree Contractor Underground Contractor Underground Contractor Utility Contractor Utility Contractor Waterproofing ContractorWaterproofing ContractorWindow Contractor Window Contractor

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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

If you are a blogger, who writes about construction we would like to hear from you.

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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

Our Primary Focus Has Been Construction Contractors In The USA

Custom QuickBooks Setup For Construction Contractors

Custom Xero Setup For Construction Contractors

What Is Xero Accounting For Construction Contractors?

Let's Talk Straight Owner To Owner

WorkFlowMAX Construction Project Tracking Job Costing

Download The Contractors APP Now!

The QR Code Below Will Go

Apple Or Android Store

Whichever One

You Need

We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations

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

Contractor Bookkeeping Done For You!

Our Workflow Removes Your Paperwork Frustrations

For Contractors Who Prefer

To Do Your Bookkeeping

Fast Easy Accounting Do-It-Yourself Construction Accounting Store Is Open

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

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

The Answer:

#1 Click Here To Buy An Entire QuickBooks Setup For Your Specific Contracting Company

#2 Click Here To Buy Just The Chart Of Accounts For Your Specific Contracting Company

Short List Of Construction Contractors We Serve

Additional QuickBooks Templates, Resources, And Services

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

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

If you are a blogger, who writes about construction we would like to hear from you.

https://www.fasteasyaccounting.com/guestblogger

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