Better Cashflow with Contractor Cents | Ep. 172 from Construction Secrets

Better Cashflow with Contractor Cents | Ep. 172

15 minutes Posted Jun 30, 2023 at 2:00 am.

) You can set yourself up to have better cash flow, better margin, and avoid disputes. That's why we try to negotiate better contracts

) If you can get a prepayment upfront, it makes your cash flow for the whole project so much better

) If you're in construction long enough, you know that there will be changes and there'll be delays. And if you're good at the paperwork, you're going to make your margin back in the post-award phase

) The first thing that tends to happen is you'll do work and the client won't approve your change order for ages, for a long time, and that kills your cash flow again

) The termination clause in the contract needs to be very clear that you can terminate the contract if they don't pay you

) The problem is, depending on the size of your company, loss of profit of your clients could be big enough to end your company

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Join us as we explore the critical factors that can make or break your business. Discover why Pre-Payment and Contract Negotiation are essential for achieving long-term success in your Construction Business.💡

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