Contractor Finance Articles
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Cash Flow6 min readJanuary 2026
Why 82% of Construction Failures Are Cash Flow Problems
It's not lack of work that kills contractors—it's running out of cash. Learn why cash flow is the #1 killer and what to do about it.
Job Costing5 min readJanuary 2026
The True Cost of an Employee: Calculating Labor Burden
Your $25/hour employee actually costs $33-35/hour. Here's how to calculate the real cost and price jobs correctly.
Pricing4 min readJanuary 2026
Markup vs Margin: Why Contractors Lose Money on 'Profitable' Jobs
A 20% markup is only a 16.7% margin. This confusion causes contractors to underprice jobs every day.
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