Recap of the 4 Myths, 18 Tips, 5Cs, and 4 Metrics of Cash Flow

Cash flow is critical for the sustainable growth of a construction contractor.

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Cash Flow: Recap. 4 Cash Flow Myths, 18 Details for Improving Cash Flow, 5C's of Credit Underwriting, and 4 Cash Flow Metrics.

Cash flow is also a key scoreboard metric that all construction contractors should pay attention to.

Here is a recap of the major points:

4 Myths About Cash Flow

18 Tips to Improve Cash Flow 

The 5 C’s of Credit Underwriting for Banks & Sureties:

4 Key Cash Flow Metrics & Trends:


Recap of the 4 Myths, 18 Tips, 5Cs, and 4 Metrics of Cash Flow
Great cash flow is a key driver of valuation and successful successions. Running out of cash is is the #1 reason contractors fail. Improving cash flow improves your Return on Equity. Protect yourself and never let cash flow be the limitation to your profitable growth....

Recap of the 4 Myths, 18 Tips, 5Cs, and 4 Metrics of Cash Flow
Great cash flow is a key driver of valuation and successful successions. Running out of cash is is the #1 reason contractors fail. Improving cash flow improves your Return on Equity. Protect yourself and never let cash flow be the limitation to your profitable growth....

Project Cash Metric for Work-in-Progress (WIP)
Do your projects burn or build cash? The biggest cash flow variable for a contractor is their projects. Cash flow is a critical scoreboard metric for contractors.
Degree of Discretionary Time with Growth in Role Levels and Business Size
The degree of discretionary time that someone has in doing their job grows with their role level - for example from crafts person to VP of Operations. For similar roles, that time decreases with company growth as the job roles become more tightly defined.
Evolving Focus with Growth and Leadership Levels
All contractors are built on the same foundation, which starts with the amazing crafts people. With growth in the business, project size, and your level of leadership, the time you allocate to different layers of the pyramid must evolve.