{"id":7048944,"date":"2026-08-27T06:57:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/accounting\/pillar-2-controlling-the-money\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T06:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:57:36","slug":"pillar-2-controlling-the-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944","title":{"rendered":"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">How Smart Money Management Keeps Your Business Profitable and Stress-Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When most small construction business owners think about success, they envision a steady stream of jobs, high-quality work, and satisfied clients. But there\u2019s another side to the story that often gets ignored: the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">financial health<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And here\u2019s the truth we see every day as construction bookkeeping specialists: Even skilled contractors with full calendars can run into cash flow problems, tax stress, or profit shortfalls\u2014<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">not because of the work, but because of the numbers.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That\u2019s where <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pillar 2: Controlling the Money<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> comes in. In this post, we\u2019ll talk about how to take control of your finances through simple, construction-friendly accounting practices\u2014so you can stop guessing and start growing.<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"\/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\" title=\"Libsyn Player\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https:\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37532680\/height\/45\/theme\/standard\/thumbnail\/no\/direction\/backward\/\" width=\"560\" height=\"45\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/AI-Generated%20Media\/Images\/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg?width=600&amp;height=343&amp;name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pillar 2: Controlling The MonePillar 2: Controlling The Money - Construction Accounting And Bookkeeping\" data-gai=\"true\" style=\"width: 600px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/AI-Generated%20Media\/Images\/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg?width=300&amp;height=172&amp;name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/AI-Generated%20Media\/Images\/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg?width=600&amp;height=343&amp;name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/AI-Generated%20Media\/Images\/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg?width=900&amp;height=515&amp;name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/AI-Generated%20Media\/Images\/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg?width=1200&amp;height=686&amp;name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/AI-Generated%20Media\/Images\/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg?width=1500&amp;height=858&amp;name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/AI-Generated%20Media\/Images\/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg?width=1800&amp;height=1029&amp;name=The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20space%20designed%20for%20construction%20accounting%20and%20bookkeeping%20A%20handyman%20or%20contractor%20looking%20to%20a%20data%20on%20the%20desks%20with%20a%20middleaged%20woman%20helping%20her%20sign%20some%20paperwork.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>Why Money Control Is the Backbone of a Construction Business<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In construction, money doesn\u2019t flow evenly. You might spend thousands on materials before getting paid. You may win one big job and then go three weeks without a deposit. Labor and equipment costs can shift mid-project. It\u2019s a juggling act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That\u2019s why proper accounting isn\u2019t just about keeping the IRS happy\u2014it\u2019s about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Knowing your job costs<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pricing with confidence<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keeping cash flow steady<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Making better business decisions<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Staying compliant and audit-proof<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your books are messy, late, or nonexistent, you\u2019re flying blind. However, when your numbers are precise and current, you can run your business, <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">not just react to it.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>The 5 Biggest Money Mistakes We\u00a0See in Construction Businesses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s start with the most common money-related problems we help contractors fix:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bidding Without Knowing Actual Costs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many contractors \u201cguesstimate\u201d job prices based on experience rather than actual data. However, with inflation, labor fluctuations, and new materials, those estimates can quickly lead to underbidding and lost profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mixing Personal and Business Finances<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Swiping your business card for groceries or buying tools with your debit card? That\u2019s a fast track to messy books and missed deductions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Falling Behind on Invoicing or Collections<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Delaying invoices or avoiding follow-ups means delayed payments\u2014and often, unpaid work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ignoring Overhead<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Suppose you only account for direct costs (such as materials and labor) and overlook indirect costs, including your phone bill, fuel, insurance, and software subscriptions. In that case, you\u2019ll never see your actual profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No Real Cash Flow Planning<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not knowing how much is coming in or going out in the next 30 days can lead to bounced checks, late payments, and last-minute borrowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sound familiar? Let\u2019s fix that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>The 3-Part System for Controlling Your Money<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s how we help contractors like you get your finances under control without overwhelming spreadsheets or accounting jargon:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>1. Job Costing \u2013 Know What Each Project Really Costs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Job costing is the process of tracking <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">every dollar<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that goes into each project, including labor, materials, subs, equipment, and overhead allocation (LMOS\u2122).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You\u2019ll know which jobs are profitable\u2014and which ones aren\u2019t worth repeating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You\u2019ll improve your estimates over time using real data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You\u2019ll spot problems early (like a crew taking too long or material waste).<\/span><br \/><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Start:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use separate expense categories for each job in your accounting software (or at least use tags\/notes).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Track time and material costs in real-time, not weeks later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Include a portion of your overhead per job (rent, insurance, admin time, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even a basic spreadsheet is better than nothing. But ideally, use tools like <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">QuickBooks with project tracking<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, or apps like <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buildertrend<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that integrate with bookkeeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>2. Cash Flow Management \u2013 Know What\u2019s Coming and Going<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cash flow isn\u2019t the same as profit. You can make a $10,000 profit on paper, but still run out of cash if a client delays payment or if you pay subs too early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why It Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Helps you avoid shortfalls, late payments, or needing to dip into personal funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It makes it easier to plan purchases or hire help when you can afford to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Start:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Create a <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">weekly cash flow forecast<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> List all expected income and expenses by date so that you can plan around slow weeks or high-expense periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Require <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">deposits and progress payments<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on jobs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Set up reminders for invoicing and follow-ups to ensure timely payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A construction business with no cash cushion is one unexpected delay away from severe stress. Cash flow forecasting gives you breathing room and peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>3. Monthly Reporting \u2013 Make Decisions Based on Facts, Not Feelings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Every month, you should be reviewing key reports that tell you how your business is doing, not just how you <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">feel<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> it\u2019s doing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The 3 Reports You Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Profit &amp; Loss Statement (P&amp;L)<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2013 Are you making money?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Balance Sheet<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2013 What do you own vs. owe?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Job Profitability Reports<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2013 Which jobs performed best?<\/span><br \/><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>These reports help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adjust pricing and scope when needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spot overspending early<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Justify business decisions (such as hiring, purchasing equipment, or expanding)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get ready for taxes long before tax season<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your current bookkeeper isn\u2019t giving you these reports\u2014or if you don\u2019t understand them\u2014it\u2019s time for a better system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" style=\"color: #0600ff;\">Bonus Tips for Easy Financial Control<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are a few more best practices we recommend for all small construction business owners:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">1. <strong>Separate Business Accounts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use a dedicated business checking account and credit card. It simplifies tax prep, reduces errors, and keeps you audit-ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">2. <strong>Keep Receipts and Documentation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use apps like <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hubdoc<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dext<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, or <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">QuickBooks Online<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to snap and store receipts. Label them with the project name for faster reconciliation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">3. <strong>Use Software That Fits Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Generic accounting tools are sufficient, but platforms like <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">QuickBooks for Contractors<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Joist<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, or <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buildertrend<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> offer features specifically tailored to the construction industry, such as progress billing, time tracking, and job costing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">4. <strong>Work with a Specialist<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A bookkeeper who knows construction can save you hours of frustration\u2014and thousands in missed tax deductions or mispriced jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>The Bottom Line: You Can\u2019t Grow What You Don\u2019t Measure and What You Can Measure, You Can Manage<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You wouldn\u2019t build a house without a plan. So don\u2019t run your business without a handle on your numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Controlling the money through job costing, cash flow tracking, and monthly reporting allows you to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Price smarter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid financial surprises<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protect your profit margins<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make better growth decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You don\u2019t need to become a financial expert. You need a system that gives you visibility\u2014and a partner who can help you stay on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>Need Help Getting Your Finances Under Control?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We specialize in helping small construction business owners like you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Set up or clean up their books<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Track job profitability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Forecast cash flow<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understand their financial reports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let us know how we can help you. <\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Book a free 30-minute consultation and take the guesswork out of your finances\u2014so you can focus on doing great work.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span><strong>About The Author:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=95&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg\" alt=\"Norhalma_Verzosa\" style=\"width: 95px; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;\" width=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=48&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=95&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=143&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=190&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=238&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=285&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\"\/><span>Norhalma Verzosa<\/span><\/strong> is a Certified Construction\u00a0Marketing Professional and\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">works as the Web Admin\u00a0of\u00a0Fast Easy Accounting located in Lynnwood, WA. She has a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Psychology and a Certified Internet Web Professional with a Site Development Associate, Google AdWords Search Advertising, and HubSpot Academy certifications. She manages the entire web presence of <a title=\"Fast Easy Accounting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast Easy Accounting<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">using\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">a variety of SaaS tools including HubSpot, Teachable, Shopify, and WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Access\u00a0Code:\u00a0FEAHEROS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.co.myfirmsapp.one.accountants&amp;hl=en\">Click here to download the App on Android:<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/myaccountants\/id1317268476?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\">Click here to download the App on iOS:<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Simply scan the QR code or search for \u2018MyAccountants\u2019 in the App Store<\/span> and enter the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Access code:\u00a0FEAHEROS<\/span><\/span> to utilize the powerful App features and capabilities and benefit from having our Construction Accounting App at your fingertips, 24\/7.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>PS: Even if you are not a Construction Contractor, you will find plenty of benefits in the app, so we invite you to download it, too! It&#8217;s Free,<\/span>\u00a0so why not?<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n  js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.0\";\n  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Smart Money Management Keeps Your Business Profitable and Stress-Free When most small construction business owners think about success, they envision a steady stream of jobs, high-quality work, and satisfied clients. But there\u2019s another side to the story that often gets ignored: the financial health of your business. And here\u2019s the truth we see every [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7048945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11759],"tags":[78393,832,81768],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7048944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-accounting","tag-controlling","tag-money","tag-pillar"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Pillar 2: Controlling The Money - Som2ny Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money - Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"How Smart Money Management Keeps Your Business Profitable and Stress-Free When most small construction business owners think about success, they envision a steady stream of jobs, high-quality work, and satisfied clients. But there\u2019s another side to the story that often gets ignored: the financial health of your business. And here\u2019s the truth we see every [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-08-27T06:57:36+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1344\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"768\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b85e3c3dc0e1daea076524dc8810c371\"},\"headline\":\"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-27T06:57:36+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944\"},\"wordCount\":1306,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg\",\"keywords\":[\"Controlling\",\"Money\",\"Pillar\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Accounting\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944\",\"name\":\"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money - Som2ny Network\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-27T06:57:36+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg\",\"width\":1344,\"height\":768},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?bp_activities=1\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/\",\"name\":\"Som2ny Network\",\"description\":\"Daily Deals\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Som2ny Network\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a0953c4-logo-300x86-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a0953c4-logo-300x86-1.png\",\"width\":300,\"height\":86,\"caption\":\"Som2ny Network\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b85e3c3dc0e1daea076524dc8810c371\",\"name\":\"admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/729ae85bf62b9917e93538db2f2688ca?s=96&r=g&default=https%3A%2F%2Ffivemor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fbuddypress-first-letter-avatar%2Fimages%2Fdefault%2F96%2Flatin_a.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/729ae85bf62b9917e93538db2f2688ca?s=96&r=g&default=https%3A%2F%2Ffivemor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fbuddypress-first-letter-avatar%2Fimages%2Fdefault%2F96%2Flatin_a.png\",\"caption\":\"admin\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?author=1\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money - Som2ny Network","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money - Som2ny Network","og_description":"How Smart Money Management Keeps Your Business Profitable and Stress-Free When most small construction business owners think about success, they envision a steady stream of jobs, high-quality work, and satisfied clients. But there\u2019s another side to the story that often gets ignored: the financial health of your business. And here\u2019s the truth we see every [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944","og_site_name":"Som2ny Network","article_published_time":"2026-08-27T06:57:36+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1344,"height":768,"url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"admin","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"admin","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944"},"author":{"name":"admin","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b85e3c3dc0e1daea076524dc8810c371"},"headline":"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money","datePublished":"2026-08-27T06:57:36+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944"},"wordCount":1306,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg","keywords":["Controlling","Money","Pillar"],"articleSection":["Accounting"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944","name":"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money - Som2ny Network","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg","datePublished":"2026-08-27T06:57:36+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The20image20depicts20a20modern20office20space20designed20for20construction20accounting20a.jpeg","width":1344,"height":768},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048944#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?bp_activities=1"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Pillar 2: Controlling The Money"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/","name":"Som2ny Network","description":"Daily Deals","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#organization","name":"Som2ny Network","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a0953c4-logo-300x86-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4a0953c4-logo-300x86-1.png","width":300,"height":86,"caption":"Som2ny Network"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/b85e3c3dc0e1daea076524dc8810c371","name":"admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/729ae85bf62b9917e93538db2f2688ca?s=96&r=g&default=https%3A%2F%2Ffivemor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fbuddypress-first-letter-avatar%2Fimages%2Fdefault%2F96%2Flatin_a.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/729ae85bf62b9917e93538db2f2688ca?s=96&r=g&default=https%3A%2F%2Ffivemor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fbuddypress-first-letter-avatar%2Fimages%2Fdefault%2F96%2Flatin_a.png","caption":"admin"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/fivemor.com"],"url":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?author=1"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7048944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7048944"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7048944\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7048945"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7048944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7048944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7048944"},{"taxonomy":"dealstore","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdealstore&post=7048944"},{"taxonomy":"offerexpiration","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fofferexpiration&post=7048944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}