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A Quick Guide to Percent of Completion for Long-Term Construction Contracts

9/10/2024

If you're a contractor working on projects that stretch across multiple months or years, you've probably faced the challenge of figuring out how to record revenue and expenses for tax purposes. You may have billed a customer, but does that mean you should recognize the revenue? This is where percent of completion comes in, and it can be a bit tricky to navigate—especially if you're not sure how to connect the costs incurred with the revenue earned. Let’s break it down.

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Four Metrics Your Construction Company Should Start Tracking Today

2/22/2024

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are used to evaluate the success of an organization or a particular activity in which it engages. They supply a quantifiable way to track and assess progress toward strategic goals. The choice of KPIs is crucial, as it helps organizations focus on the most important aspects of their performance.

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WEBINAR: Horror Stories in Employee Safety/Risk Management

10/5/2022

There’s nothing scarier than when an OSHA inspector shows up at your door. It’s even scarier when your organization isn’t in compliance… and we’ve all heard horror stories about the organizations that aren’t. Join us for a webinar to share tips on how to mitigate risk and keep your people and organization safe.

 

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White Paper: Manufacturing Outlook, Leveraging Technology Today1st Quarter 2022 Insights from the Saltmarsh Manufacturing Team

3/24/2022

Our white paper discusses the need for cybersecurity to ensure your manufacturing company is protected and thriving in today's world.

A compromised password. That’s all it took for hackers to take down the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. last year, which led to gas shortages and higher fuel prices across the East Coast. The cost was even more for the cyberattack victim, Colonial Pipeline. It has been reported that Colonial Pipeline paid a $4.4 million ransom to a Russia-linked cybercrime group and hired a cybersecurity firm to consult on its cyber defenses to help ward off future attacks...

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Webinar Materials: The Cost of Attracting & Retaining Talent in Today's Market

3/18/2022

It seems like everyone is hiring these days, but how can you stay competitive in the employee-driven labor market of manufacturing and construction? Join us and a special guest from LandrumHR, for a webinar on how to attract the right candidates, create a successful onboarding experience and increase employee retention.

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White Paper: Manufacturing Outlook, Lean Thinking to Reduce Costs3rd Quarter 2021 Insights from the Saltmarsh Manufacturing Team

8/24/2021

This White Paper discusses the need for lean manufacturing in company culture, communication to employees, and in the foundation of all operations for optimum success. 

What is lean manufacturing? You’ll find a variety of definitions if you look it up, but a good synopsis is this: operating with minimal waste. This applies to every part of the operation, from people and machines to processes and systems...

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Biden's Infrastructure Plan: What Is Construction's Opportunity?

8/19/2021

President Biden’s infrastructure plan is set to improve failing infrastructure, rebuild the economy and create new jobs. As of this writing, the plan, which Biden originally released on March 31 as a $2 trillion capital injection over 10 years, is a $579 billion proposal that has bipartisan agreement. Democrats, however, have signaled the bill may only move through Congress in tandem with a larger spending and tax increase package, which they may try to pass via the reconciliation process.

 

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Construction Tax Team Featured in Florida Transportation Builders Association's Magazine

6/29/2021

Stress, confusion, uncertainty, and annoyance – those are likely some of your memories of 2020. And while the calendar has flipped to a new year, we all continue to be challenged physically, socially, mentally and financially...

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Five Metrics Your Construction Company Should Start Tracking Today

4/26/2021

Keeping track of key performance indicators (KPIs) is more crucial now than it was a year ago. As businesses continue to struggle with the uncertainty of the future, it is important for management to understand its financial position. 

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GovCon Updates of the Week Part 3

4/15/2021

Want the latest updates on the U.S. State Department's IT modernization, President Biden's nomination of Michael Brown for the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S) and the American Jobs Plan?

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IRS Extends Certain Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines to May 17

4/1/2021

The Internal Revenue Service confirmed in an announcement on March 29, 2021, that individuals have until May 17, 2021 to meet certain deadlines that would normally fall on April 15. 

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Suzanne Cox Featured in Mobilization Funding Cash Flow Management Webinar

3/26/2021

Cash flow in construction is complex, but managing your company's cash flow shouldn't feel impossible. What you need are a few simple, actionable strategies that will take your cash flow management from chaotic to clear and productive.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: Strategies for Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness, Part 10

3/24/2021

Our speakers break down PPP updates and the latest guidance from the SBA. They will also review the American Rescue Plan Act and Employee Retention Credit updates.

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New IRS Guidance Regarding Tax Due Date Change 2021

3/18/2021

On Wednesday, March 17th, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service extended the due date of individual Federal income tax returns and the deadline to make contributions to IRAs and HSAs from April 15, 2021 to May 17th, 2021.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: CMMC Readiness (Part 2) - Let's Talk Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)

2/26/2021

In Part 2 of our series, we will share a fresh round of information including valuable insights on creating and fulfilling POA&Ms, identifying, documenting and correcting gaps, and leveraging your work to help with CMMC compliance.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: Strategies for Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness PART 9

2/17/2021

Our webinar breaks down the PPP provisions, discusses the latest guidance from the SBA and eligibility for second draw loans. 

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Suzanne Cox Featured in Mobilization Funding Fraud Webinar

2/3/2021

Fraudsters and cybercriminals are targeting the construction industry now more than ever, and issues like bid-rigging and manipulated change orders are a constant risk. But, protecting your company, and yourself, from fraud is simpler than you think.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: CMMC Readiness (Part 1) - NIST 800-171 and Your Cyber Score

1/28/2021

Our webinar shares valuable perspectives on navigating these new CMMC requirements. We will focus on key considerations and common questions, including breaking down CMMC and NIST 800-171 requirements and ways to leverage your NIST 800-171 for CMMC compliance.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: Strategies for Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness PART 8

1/12/2021

On December 21st, Congress passed the long-awaited $900 billion COVID-related Tax Relief Act (COVIDTRA) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. In this webinar, we break down the PPP provisions, discuss the latest guidance from the SBA, and more.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: Strategies for Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness, Part VII

9/17/2020

In this webinar we provide real-world scenarios to answer your common questions related to the deadline to file, payroll taxes, potential new bills, and latest guidance.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: Strategies for Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness, Part VI

8/20/2020

Our webinar provides real-world scenarios to highlight key aspects of PPP and answer your common questions related to the deadline to file, payroll taxes, potential new bills, and latest guidance.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: Strategies for Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness, Part V

7/23/2020

Our webinar provides practical real-world scenarios to highlight key changes since the start of PPP, including current events, hot topics, potential new bills, and latest guidance on forgiveness applications.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: Strategies for Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness, Part IV

6/30/2020

Our webinar provides practical real-world scenarios and focuses on key considerations for PPP loan forgiveness, including the latest guidance on new forgiveness applications, and 8-week vs. 24-week decisions and pitfalls.

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5 Things PPP Borrowers Need to Do Now

6/20/2020

The Paycheck Protection Plan Flexibility Act further enhances the opportunity for loan forgiveness by expanding requirements on how the loans are spent and extending the period to use the funds to 24 weeks, with the ability to elect the 8-week period if funds were received prior to June 5, 2020. Borrowers of PPP loans should consider taking these steps to maximize the amount and accelerate the timing of loan forgiveness.

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Assistance

6/11/2020

If your business has received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA), you may be concerned about meeting the loan forgiveness requirements. Our team can assist with reviewing forgiveness applications that present questions or need additional analysis and are here to address your questions regarding overall forgiveness.

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