Know the Rules So You Can Play the Game – The rules come down to what costs – overhead expense and other expenses – are allowed so you can obtain the highest benefit. A proactive firm utilizes multiple labor codes. Times Are Changing – The days of generating an overhead rate based on tax information [...]
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What is Job Profit?
January 9, 2012
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Can you define job profit? Do you know whether your jobs are really profitable?
Read moreWork Breakdown Structure
December 15, 2011
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Do you understand the Work Breakdown Structure options in BillQuick? What best suits your management style and information needs will determine how you setup projects. There are several ways to organize your work breakdown structure. Take a quick tour and see which fits your preferences. You might also see a few more ways to optimize [...]
Read more3 Ways to Handle Bills from Vendors
December 5, 2011
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A question from a soon-to-be BillQuick Customer (I’m positive kind of guy!) echoes similar questions asked in demos and training by architects, engineers, accountants and other professional services firms. We use subcontractor engineers to support the existing billable employees. We have a mark up for the cost of the subcontracted engineers. What is the correct [...]
Read moreProject Profitability – A Conversation
July 25, 2011
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Many elements interact to maximize firm, manager and staff efficiency. Without these efficiencies, project and firm profitability is never consistent or reasonable. A recent call from a BillQuick customer brought out a common scenario. Please spend a few minutes to see if there is something in this conversation that helps your firm. [This conversation was [...]
Read more2 for 1 SuperHeroes
June 5, 2011
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Special Announcement from BillQuick SuperHero Headquarters Superheroes are the strength that lift revenues and profits higher and higher. Demand for superheroes is on the rise. To meet this demand, BQE University has . . .
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Job Classification Bill Rates
May 1, 2011
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When you negotiate with clients, the fee schedule may break down by job classification. When you wear the Engineer hat, you’re billed at $110 an hour. Switch to a Project Manager hat and your rate is $125 an hour. Back at the office you put on a Draftsman hat. Now your bill rate is $80 [...]
Read moreBillQuick Super Hero Training Now Open!
April 11, 2011
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Announcing! BillQuick Super Hero training is now open for registration. Come learn from the experts, the inside guys who know all the tips and tricks. Come ask questions and drill down into the nitty-gritty. Come share ideas and situations with your peers. You know you’re a super-hero. Come to BillQuick on Tour and earn your [...]
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