Why Internal Controls Matter — Especially When It Comes to Cash

Ian Atkinson-Baker, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author

Published on: 03/06/2025

If you run a small business in the trades—plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction—chances are, cash still plays a role in your day-to-day operations. Whether you’re handling customer payments, buying supplies, or paying out team expenses, cash is convenient—but it’s also risky. Let’s talk about why, and more importantly, how to protect your business with strong internal controls.

Accounting, Bookkeeping

Want better cash flow? Start with this plan.

Ian Atkinson-Baker, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author

Published on: 16/05/2025

Running a construction firm or trades business can feel like juggling a dozen balls at once. You’re busy managing crews, selling projects, and keeping thing on schedule. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a CFO on staff or a fancy dashboard to have better cash flow. (Although… a spreadsheet always helps 🙂.)

Accounting, Bookkeeping

Understanding Job Costing: A Guide for Construction and Trades Business Owners

Ian Atkinson-Baker, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author

Published on: 16/09/2024

Job costing is a valuable tool, especially for project-based businesses like construction companies or trades businesses.

Accounting, Bookkeeping

Tips on Increasing Profits in your Trades or Construction Business: Part 2

Ian Atkinson-Baker, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author

Published on: 28/08/2024

Welcome to our two-part series on increasing profits! In these two blog posts, we will be sharing a few tips on how to increase profits for your trades or construction business. We hope you find them helpful!

Accounting, Bookkeeping