Cash Flow Management for Construction Businesses

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. Cash flow experts Scott Peper (Mobilization Funding), Suzanne Cox, CPA, CIT, (Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund) and Lori Drake, […]
How to Calculate Operating Cash Flow

Cash flow comes in three forms: operating, investing, and financing. We’ll focus on operating cash flow, which is the money your business makes from selling goods or services. Basically, the money your company makes doing whatever it is your company does. Financial cash flow shows the money you use to fund your business, including debt, […]
What are the Differences Between Other Loan Programs like Factoring Vs. Line of Credit and Merchant Cash Advance?

When looking for immediate cash or a loan to help your business get the financing you need to start a project or build a product, there are a plethora of options available to you., but which one is right for you? Factoring vs. line of credit. What are the pros and cons of each? Where […]
What is Key When Managing Cash Flow for Small Business on a Project and Account for Various Costs and Expenses?

Cash flow is not hard to manage once you are aware of what information you need to track. First and foremost, you need to know what the costs are. Make a list of everything needed for your project. This will include expenses such as materials, travel, labor, tools, etc. Managing cash flow for small business […]
When is the Best Time to Pay for Materials? Should I Try to Take Advantage of Discounts and the Best Price?

Wondering when the best time to pay for your materials might be? When it comes to paying for materials, the optimal solution depends on the project modeling, needs of the project, and the cash flow requirements. It also depends on how long it takes to secure the material and how readily available it is. If […]
What Is Retainage in Construction?

Been pondering the question “What is retainage in construction?” without an answer? Read on. What is retainage? Retainage is a common word all subcontractors and construction-related businesses need to be aware of AND account for in their cash flow statements. The meaning comes from the words root, retain, or to hold. With contracted work, it […]
Why America Needs More Construction Workers – a TEDxEustis Talk by Scott Peper

Mobilization Funding is so proud of our leader, Scott Peper’s NEW! TEDx Eustis Talk, “Why America Needs More Construction Workers”! Scott’s immense passion to help the construction industry prosper, led him to spending publishing his story with TEDx Eustis. Please take a moment to watch his video and share it within your own community. Click […]