What Is Retainage in Construction?
Every contractor knows that, at least in most cases, they won’t be paid the full amount that they’re owed until after a project is completed. That’s because of a principle
Read moreAugust 11, 2026
Why Job Profitability Isn’t Always Obvious in QuickBooks
For contractors, revenue can be misleading. A project might look successful because the invoice was large, the deposit hit the bank, or the customer paid on time. But revenue alone
Read moreJuly 21, 2026
How Construction Payroll Services Help Small Contractors Manage Payroll
The construction industry is one of the largest and most productive in the United States, creating more than $2 trillion in structures every year. While there are plenty of major
Read moreJuly 7, 2026
Progress Billing for Construction Explained Simply
Some contractors send clients lump-sum bills, while others charge on a time-and-materials basis. These billing methods have their merits, but progress billing, or billing periodically throughout the project, is the
Read moreMay 12, 2026
Certified Payroll Explained for Contractors
If you’re a contractor or subcontractor working on a federally funded project, you may be required to send in weekly certified payroll reports. These reports confirm that your company is
Read moreMarch 17, 2026
Why Financial Visibility Starts with Accurate WIP Reports in Commercial Construction
In commercial construction, financial visibility is never about a single report. It’s from understanding how projects are performing while work is still underway not months after the fact. We believe
Read moreJanuary 28, 2026
Is Retainage Wrecking Your Cash Flow?
Learn how construction controllers address common accounting challenges. Discover strategies to improve financial management, project tracking, and cost efficiency in construction.
Read moreJuly 7, 2025
Exploring QuickBooks Online Projects: Top 10 Questions Answered for Construction Business Owners
Get answers to top questions about project tracking, job costing, and invoicing in QBO.
Read moreDecember 26, 2024
Top 3 Reasons We’re Excited About the Release of Intuit Enterprise for Mid-Market Businesses!
Intuit's latest software provides more advanced features that solve some of the toughest challenges for mid-market businesses.
Read moreNovember 22, 2024
Should My Business Be Using “Projects” in QuickBooks?
Discover how to utilize the Projects feature in QuickBooks Online to track expenses, manage budgets, and streamline your construction project accounting.
Read moreNovember 4, 2024