Bookkeeping for Beginners - Bookkeeping 101 for Contractors

Beginner’s Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for Beginners – A Contractor’s Guide Breaking Down Bookkeeping Our Bookkeeping for Beginners blog is designed to give construction contractors a basic understanding of accounting as a first step towards understanding your company’s health and profitability. Bookkeeping – the word itself is a little intimidating. To be the keeper of books, what does it…

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Business Expenses - which are tax deductible?

Business Expenses

What Business Expenses Should You Write Off? The Basics Ah, business expenses. The allure, the luxury, the… confusion? Often when thinking of a standard business expense, the same image comes to everyone’s mind… charging a lunch on the company card. Hey, who doesn’t love free lunch? I know I do. But, business expenses are much…

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Owners Draw

Personal Draws

Owners Draw (Owner’s Draw) An Expensive Shortcut for Contracting Businesses If you’re like most contractors, you’ve been guilty of it at one time or another: taking an owners draw from your business checking account. It’s tempting, it’s easy, it’s your money, right? Unfortunately, it’s also one of the worst habits you can develop as a…

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