Contractor's Guide to QuickBooks Pro 2007


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Contractor's Guide to Quickbooks Pro 2007 not only explains how to set up Quickbooks Pro for a construction company, it also includes a CD-ROM with a template for a construction business to help speed set-up, along with an estimating program with a 5,000-item database, a program that converts estimates into QuickBooks forms so they can compare estimated costs with actual costs, and blank construction forms. QuickBooks Pro is made for all types of businesses. This user-friendly guide walks the builder through the often-complicated set-up procedure that's right for a construction business, so that the builder can get his complicated accounting simplified and automated in his computer. With one easy system, and QuickBooks Pro, your customers can write checks, keep track of their bills, payroll, billing, and the little accounting tidbits that they usually keep in their heads. They'll be able to sleep better at night, as QuickBooks Pro becomes their office accountant.







Contractor's Guide to QuickBooks


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QuickBooks Desktop isn't just for taxes. You can use it for payroll, managing your vendors and subs - even job costing. QuickBooks can simplify staying on top of your finances. But learning QuickBooks can be complex on your own. If you'd rather be building homes than burning the midnight oil trying to figure it all out, you should have this new book. It includes a template for a construction company to help speed your set up.




Landscape Architecture


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Roofing Construction & Estimating


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Everything you need to know to estimate, build, and repair practically every type of roof covering: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles & shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Shows how to measure and estimate most roofs (including estimating shortcuts discovered by the author), how to install leak-proof underlayment and flashing, and how to solve problems with insulation, vapor barriers, and waterproofing. Over 300 large, clear illustrations that help you find the answers to all your roofing questions.




Architectural Record


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Building Your Own Home For Dummies


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Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely -- and staying sane during the process! Discover how to: * Find the best homesite * Navigate the plan approval process * Obtain financing * Hire the right contractor * Cut design and construction costs * Avoid common mistakes




How to Succeed with Your Own Construction Business


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If you dream of running your own construction company, this is the book for you. The authors specialize in remodeling, but the information they share is just as valuable to spec builders and subcontrctors. A step-by-step through the process of setting up a new company. Learn about several ways to structure your company, and the benefits and disadvantages of each of them. Learn how to make a good impression on clients, how to work with architects, inspectors and bankers and where to look for more help when you need it.