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This Podcast Is Episode Number 0293, And It Will Be About Systematic Payments: Why Should Businesses Use Payroll Service?    Today's Guest Article Is From Sheena Justine Baxter Content Writer And Editor Running a small business can be hectic. There are plenty of tasks for a business owner to oversee when handling the managing of daily operations. Inspecting staffing requirements, attendance, business reviews and more, can fill its plate on a daily or weekly basis. Completing payroll is another task that must be done once or sometimes twice a month, depending on the pay periods. These need to be completed on the specified date without delays and must be completely accurate. Even the slightest mistake may cast doubt on the business and employees will quickly become demoralized – starting a chain reaction that threatens to derail the entire operation. It is quite common for disgruntled employees to seek help from government labor enforcement agencies; seeking retribution for what they see as unfair and unsound

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0292, And It Will Be About Your MAP To Increasing Cash Flow and Profits In Your Contracting Company Today's Guest Article Is From Joseph McLean Full-Time Freelance Writer Managing an entire project on your own can be overwhelming. Being in charge of endless tasks and assignments is pressuring – sometimes, you even feel that there’s no way you could handle anything anymore. Feelings of anxiety and concern might overthrow your balance, and that’s a sign you should bring a change in your work life. We will provide you 5 strategy tips to project management success that might save you from going insane!   1. Set the Goals and Plan the Day Before getting started, set your goals and plan your day accordingly. Knowing where you started and where you are headed is crucial for tracking your long-time progress. When you have no idea what your final goal is, or how much of your personal goals you’ve already completed, things start to get complicated. Some guidelines on how to set goals,

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0291, And It Will Be About New Tools 2018 that I Discovered and Want to Share With You  Today's Podcast Is Based On A Guest Article From Sandra Hayward The technological progress is moving too fast. Life has changed tremendously in the past few years and there are amazing tools that can make life easier. Whether you are studying, managing your business or simply enjoying your life, there are a lot of apps that you can use to realize your goals. I have tried a lot of apps and tools and some have actually changed my life.  Here are some of the best new tools that I want to share with you: 1. Pocket: This is one of the best content curation tools that every marketer should use. Content curation is the process of going through a lot of information and content in order to publish meaningful and valuable posts. Organizing and sharing existing content is extremely important because it helps you improve the status of your brand and increase your customers’ loyalty. This app is amazing

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0290, And It Will Be About Corey Phillips Home Pro Success Marketing And Operations Tips For Contractors Corey Philip Home Pro Success Podcast Interview Discussing Contractor Marketing & Operating Tips Corey Phillip of Home Pro Success is a regular guest on Contractor Success M.A.P. Podcast. In this episode he described a lot of tips contractors like you can put in action right now to generate more leads and put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction contracting company. These are some of the same tried and true principles and techniques Corey and his team use to build their Gulf Coast Aluminum home services contracting company. This is one of those rare times when we will not add a lot of content to the blog post because so much meat and potatoes are covered in the Podcast we could not do it justice by writing about it. Hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave a comment. Warm Regards, Randal DeHart Helping Contractors around the world is one of the rea

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0289, And It Will Be About Is Social Media Necessary for Construction Contractors?  Today's Podcast Is Based On A a Guest Article Is From Tom Woodie, Writer And Editor  Let’s clarify what we’re talking about and why most businesses don’t get it, Social Media Marketing is unlike any other type of Marketing. People use Social Media websites for social reasons and social by definition doesn’t include the in your face business advertising approach that we have become all too familiar with. Social Media is the back door to business growth and opportunity through customer interaction, sharing and listening. Follow along as I share thoughts on one of the most popular questions raised by Contractors today…..  How do small businesses in the building and home services sector use Facebook to acquire new clients / jobs? The simple answer is that most small businesses probably can not use Facebook as a primary source for acquiring new clients until they develop a substantial Facebook followi

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0288, And It Will Be About General Introduction and Steps Required in New Construction Today's Podcast Is Based On A Guest Article From Christine Bourne Professional Editor, Consultant And Author A house is no longer just a structure serving as a dwelling for one or more persons belonging to a family. Besides providing shelter, our houses provide refuge from life’s stresses and dangers. When building a new home the ultimate objective is to have a peaceful, relaxing and worry free living. The pursuit for serene and simple homes has led to a more realistic approach towards home design. Before initiating a new construction, it is important to research the design thoroughly. It is always advisable to build a home following standard building practices. The first step in the direction begins with planning of the budget. Comparisons on how much you are willing to spend and what your new home is likely to cost is very important. It gives an analysis of approximate costs that is then us

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0287, And It Will Be About Invaluable Advice for Project Management Success In 2018  Today's Podcast Is Based On An Article From Alyssa Johnson Professional Academic Writer, Blogger, And Coach When it comes to project management, techniques are generally shaped by a mix of what is trendy and what is traditional in a given enterprise environment. What are the current trends successful in creating a plan, making assignments, and allowing other algorithms to pursue respective goals? A good project manager knows how to spot valuable current trends to utilize while maintaining a set of traditional principles that have worked well for them throughout their career. To improve your skills as a forward-thinking project manager, we invite you to consider these tips for successful project management in 2018: Project management today looks different than it did even in 2017. The process is constantly changing, which forces managers to continue updating their knowledge base. There is always

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0286, And It Is Based On A Guest Article From James Daily Professional Writer And Content Manager At FlashEssay.   Being a copywriter means that you have a responsibility to both your audience and your client. This rule goes double for copywriters that work in the construction industry where even a slight mistake can cause injuries, revenue loss or worse. But how do you go about writing copy for an industry as delicate and important as the construction one? Pauline Farris, a content specialist at IsAccurate says: “Copywriters who inquire about their projects before taking them on will likely bear better results in the long run.” With that in mind, let’s take a look at several steps which can help you write effective copy in the construction industry. No assumptions Copywriters are often hired based on their previous track record. However, when it comes to construction, architecture and civil engineering, this rule doesn’t apply. Every state, company and contractor has their o

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0285, And It Will Be About Contractor Bookkeeping Issues With Accounts Payable It is easy to put transactions in Accounts Payable (A/P) Aging Summary, and them forget about them. When writing a check from the checking QuickBooks does not automatically go look to see if you put something in Accounts Payable. Sometimes Accounts Payable will have transactions in Accounts Payable that do not belong there. For Example: Credit card balances or monthly payments. Credit cards like checking and savings accounts need to have all their transactions entered in and reconciled. Short-cutting and putting in a bill will distort the financial statements and will not have a clear understanding of details. Taxes due to the Internal Revenue Service, State, and Local Payroll taxes or Sales tax-related obligations. Employee or owners child support payments do not belong in Accounts Payable. Payments to and from the company and between owners is Owners Draw, Loan to Members or Loan To Shareholder and

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0284, And It Will Be About The Valve Stem Sales Strategy: Close More Sales Using Story & Trust, Without Sales Tactics Corey Phillip of Home Pro Success is a regular guest on Contractor Success M.A.P. Podcast. In this episode he described The Valve Stem Strategy that he and his team use to build their Gulf Coast Aluminum home services contracting company. In Conclusion: Helping Contractors around the world is one of the reasons we added the FastEasyAccountingStore.com Follow our blogs, listen to Contractor Success M.A.P. Podcast. We Appreciate Our Visitors, Listeners, and Subscribers. – Thank You!! Please feel free to download all the Free Forms and Resources that you find useful for your business.   The Information Shown Below Is From Fast Easy Accounting OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING FOR  THE BUSY CONTRACTOR IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT Download The Contractors APP Now! Access code: FEAHEROS The QR Code Below Will Go Apple Or Android Store Whichever One You Need Simply scan th

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0283, And It Will Be About Every Contractor Should be Paperless - And Here’s Why Today's Podcast Is Based On A Guest Article Is From Anastasia Harold - Coolfront Affiliate Manager Running a contracting company has countless challenges. Most of your time and energy is usually focused on customer satisfaction, rightfully so. However, things such as billing, invoicing and paperwork are critical parts of owning a business but are often neglected or mismanaged. Paperless invoicing and billing solve a variety of these issues. Sometimes paperwork is lost altogether. A cloud-based paperless system stores all your important documents on secure servers, so nothing is ever truly lost. In addition, digital documents are rarely lost by your customers, the ones who need to pay you! And even if they do lose it, it’s easy to simply resend the digital version. Digital paperwork is easy to read. It’s much less susceptible to errors, thanks to autocorrect and automatic totally of line items. If

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0282, And It Will Be About Three Easy Ways for Contractors to Save Money on Home and Kitchen Design   Today's Guest Article Is From Mason Gregory When designing a home, it can be very easy to allow the costs to mount up and to get out of hand. Contractor who need to save money can struggle to know where to cut back, so this article will give three top tips for easy ways to cut costs and to get great value for money. 1. Opt For An Open Floor Plan If you go for an open floor plan for your home design, you’ll find that you can use a smaller footprint but with greater flexibility. Planning for one large downstairs room that incorporates a kitchen opening into one larger space will allow greater versatility when it comes to how to use that space. One family may choose to use that space for dining and relaxing, while another family might prefer to use part of the area for studying or work, and yet another might want to create a play space for the kids within the larger open plan room

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0281, And It Will Be About How to Write a Proposal To Win more Construction Projects Today's Guest Article Is From Emily Watts The construction market is very competitive, and this means that you should be able to write the most attractive proposal. The bidding process can be a little bit frustrating if you don’t know how to do it right. But learning how to write a business proposal will definitely improve your chances. The art of proposal writing is all about selling yourself. You need to convince your target clients that you are the best for the job. Most professionals will think about cutting down on their profits in order to land more bids. But this is not the best thing that you can do. As a matter of fact, this policy can a lot more in the long run. A contractor who does this might be landing more projects, but won’t be able to improve their services or pay their employees because they are not making enough profit. If you are planning to write your own offer, it is a goo

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0280, And It Will Be About Unique Contractor Bookkeeping Problems With Receivables Challenges Of Keeping Accounts Receivable Simple And Up To Date Creating an invoice for the entire project seems like it is the simple way to track payments and have the current balance. The harsh reality is that if all of the work is NOT done Accounts receivable is reflecting a balance due that is NOT REAL. With Change Orders to the projects (up or down), the original contract is usually not the end number. Accounts receivable is a reflection of money you expect to collect NOW. More extensive projects (especially new construction) the billing and payment schedule typically is a bill on the 25th of the month and hope to be paid on or before the 10th of the following month. Anything not paid is going to age on the Accounts Receivable (A/R) Aging Summary. Job Deposits, Retention, Notes Receivable (long-term payment plans) are not part of Accounts Receivable. Credits from suppliers, repayment of Loa

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0279, And It Will Be About Construction Contractors Need A Nudge To Change Construction Contractors know lots about the work they do. As an expert in their fields from finish carpentry, tile setter, masonry, roofer or landscaper the finished product looks beautiful. When a skilled craftsman does the work, it looks effortless. Others think I could have done that. Most of the time we are so busy looking for the finished product that we are unappreciative of all the work that happens behind the walls, floor, and ceilings. It is magic when we turn on the light switch, run the dishwasher, start a load of laundry and take a shower or turn the thermostat up or down. Air Conditioning is awesome on a hot day. For us; in the Seattle area, “Hot” is only slightly warm to Phoenix, Arizona or many parts of California. Seattle gets much Rain and once in awhile snow (like over my house) it may be raining everywhere else, but if there is snow in the forecast, I will see snow for a little while.

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

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0277, And It Will Be About Construction Contractor Embezzlement Detective - Kelly Paxton Part 2 of 2 Kelly Paxton specializes in finding and helping Construction Contractors, other businesses, and government agencies root out Pink-Collar Crime in their companies. The term Pink-Collar Crime was made popular Dr. Kathleen Daly in the 1980s to describe a type of embezzlement crime committed by female employees who may have limited opportunity. It is thought women in this situation may have a history of committing low level crimes such as check kiting and bookkeeping fraud. Part of the reasoning is women tend to be in less powerful positions compared to men who had a history of engaging white-collar crime. During our Podcast interview which you can listen to Part 1 by clicking the play button above I asked Kelly why she became interested in Pink Collar Crime. She replied "...When I started working at the Sheriff’s Office I became intimately involved in seeing the devastation caused

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0276, And It Will Be About Interview With Brian Javeline Of MyOnlineToolBox.com Today's Article Is From Brian Javeline Of My Online Toolbox While the title of this story mentions website leads, planning also can incorporate many other forms of leads.  However, we decided to focus on website leads since so many contractors simply do not have a great online presence designed to capture more quality business opportunities. Go open your last version of your Marketing Plan.  You will then not believe how fast time flies by.  It will feel like just the other day where many of you were making all sorts of plans to change things, then time went by, then you got busy so the plans went in the to-do pile.   Unfortunately that implies that you are not doing anything specific to attract better customers. Many people have never had a Marketing Plan at all, which is even worse than not following through on your plans.  It is kind of like constantly building something without any measurement

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0275, And It Will Be About Construction Contractor Embezzlement Detective - Kelly Paxton Part 1 Of 2 Kelly Paxton specializes in finding and helping Construction Contractors, other businesses, and government agencies root out Pink-Collar Crime in their companies. The term Pink-Collar Crime was made popular Dr. Kathleen Daly in the 1980s to describe a type of embezzlement crime committed by female employees who may have limited opportunity. It is thought women in this situation may have a history of committing low level crimes such as check kiting and bookkeeping fraud. Part of the reasoning is women tend to be in less powerful positions compared to men who had a history of engaging white-collar crime. During our Podcast interview which you can listen to Part 1 by clicking the play button above I asked Kelly why she became interested in Pink Collar Crime. She replied "...When I started working at the Sheriff’s Office I became intimately involved in seeing the devastation caused

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0275, And It Will Be About Four Project Management Tips and Tricks for Construction Contractors  Today's Guest Article Is From Chanell Alexander  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital projects bring a numerous amount of moving parts for construction contractors to regulate as project managers. Once someone scores the bid, the planning and strategy almost begin immediately. The leadership of the team, budget, design quality, and management of time rests on the head of the contractor. How can these professionals diminish the stress and stay on task? Read on for four project management tips and tricks for construction contractors. Make Planning a Daily Practice Contractors should always go into every project with a comprehensive construction plan that includes a strategy for budgets, hiring, and procurement for suppliers. Monitoring these developments should be a routine practice. Contractors should spend at least 10 to 20 minute