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Protect Contractor Margins From Rising Material Costs

by: Chad Boyle, CPAPublished on: 25/04/2026

Rising material costs are not what drain contractor margins. The 30-90 day gap between bid and buy is. Protect profit with escalation clauses and buffers.

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Equipment Ownership vs Renting: Why Buying Now Loses

by: Chad Boyle, CPAPublished on: 14/03/2026

Tariffs, 7-9% loans, and stalled jobs broke the buy-it model. See why renting often beats owning equipment for contractors and how to run the real numbers.

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Stop the Expense Mystery: Split Overhead From Job Costs

by: Chad Boyle, CPAPublished on: 11/10/2025

Expense tracking for contractors breaks when overhead hides in job costs. Split them in your Chart of Accounts to expose cash leaks and find your true margins.

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