HELPING CONTRACTORS

Hosts: Have you ever wondered how successful architecture, engineering, and construction companies scale their businesses? And have you ever wanted guidance on how to get more growth, wealth, and freedom from your agency? Well, then you’re in luck. I'm Justin Nagel, your podcast host. We interview...

2020 and 2021 radically changed the landscape for CFOs, and things don't show any sign of slowing down. Post-pandemic, we feel the rebound impacts, and those impacts are considerable and lasting. CFOs will be managing the dynamics of inflation, labor rates, cash flow, and automation through 2022...

Credit Risk Management Every business is an exercise in managing risk. We all know that risk equals reward, but the goal is to shift that equation as much as possible. Risk mitigation has tremendous value, and when coupled with increased profitability, the risk/reward equation moves in your favor....

Contract Risk Management For Small Business Every business is exposed to a risk of customer payment default if they extend payment terms. The most significant difference between a contractor and many other businesses is that the risk exposure can be far more significant for an individual customer...

Operating Capital It’s a difficult topic to address, but firms often fail. At one moment, a company can be exhibiting tremendous success, and the next, it is closing its doors. There are many reasons why companies fail, but they almost always end with the ultimate reason for failure to meet...

Business Bookkeeping Services Your contracting company is excellent at what you do. Customers send referrals, your rates keep going up, and people come to you knowing they'll get fantastic quality and service. Contractors are great at what they do, but bookkeeping isn't a part of that mix. Having...

Target Market Analysis & Market Barriers You have a fantastic idea for a new product or service that is unlike anything currently available on the market today. Unfortunately, if you have not taken the time to perform a market analysis, then it is all for naught. It does not matter how good...

The Importance Of Project Budgets As a business owner, you probably understand the importance of budgeting, particularly for the construction industry. A budget helps construction companies forecast their expenses and cash flow. With this information, you can ensure your finances adequately meet...

CFO Construction Specialists Construction can be a great business. The market has been non-stop even through two years of a pandemic and only shows continued growth ahead. Few things can be better than delighted customers and steady growth, and your business can continue to do both with excellent...

Benefits Of An Outsourced Controller As a forward-facing construction company, you may be thinking about preparing for business growth. However, you may also be looking to resolve current financial disorganization or other issues within your company before moving forward. To accomplish this,...

Why Use An Outsourced CFO? If you own a traditional construction company, you may wonder whether an outsourced CFO can add value to your business. After all, you may have analysts on staff who calculate costs and estimate profitability and project managers who direct, plan, and evaluate many...

Comparing Fractional & Part-Time CFOs Many construction company leaders, real estate managers, and general contractors struggle with accounting functions. They are good at what they do - build, repair, maintain things - but dealing with the numbers is challenging. The truth is all construction...

CFO Cashflow Assistance Need help organizing the accounting data and reporting processes used in your construction business? You are not alone. Many managers and general contractors struggle with building a workable chart of accounts. Yet, the chart of accounts is a foundational tool from which...

Benefits Of Using Fractional Controller Services No matter in what industry you operate, one of your organization's goals is to thrive and increase revenue. A chief financial officer (CFO) is the person making the financial operational decisions for your organization. This person handles...

Fractional CFO Consulting It's challenging enough to win bids and keep projects on-track and on-budget without spending extra time tracking costs and analyzing labor and overhead percentages. Add in a different supply chain challenge nearly every day and you may feel like you're just working to...