Articles by Russ Stephens

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The Problem With Non-Construction Accountants

95% of accountants in Australia do not understand how to prepare financial statements for a construction company… However, it’s not entirely their fault… ...
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Why Large Building Companies Are Failing…While Small Building Companies Are Thriving!

The recent building company collapses have shattered the myth that the big companies are stronger and more likely to be in a position to ride out the ...
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How Much Cash Does A Building Company Need?

How much working capital do you need to run a building company? How much cash should you hold in reserve? …And can you have too much cash in a business? ...
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How To Optimise Your 2022 Business Plan

You’ve created a business plan for the year ahead...
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Australian Budget 2022: Tax Benefit For Builders

Builders in Australia that use digital technology are eligible to claim 120% of the amount invested for the next 12 months up to a limit of $100,000. ...
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An Inconvenient Truth For The Residential Construction Industry In Australia

In June 2021 the Association of Professional Builders (APB) began advising its members to reconsider starting any contracts that had not already ...
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Why Inflation Will Destroy Your Net Profit In 2022 Unless You Do This One Thing

We’ve been hearing some pretty lame excuses from governments around the world in 2021 who have been trying to convince us that inflation is ‘transitory’ ...
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How To Get More Referrals

Are you getting your fair share of referrals?
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How To Fix Your Fixed Expenses

Are you drawing a market salary from your building company either weekly or monthly?