Scott Palmer

Contractors increasingly collect customer payments through credit cards, debit cards, ACH transfers, online invoices, payment links, mobile card readers, and digital wallets. These options can make it easier to collect deposits, progress...

Construction billing rarely happens in one simple transaction. A contractor may collect a deposit before ordering materials, request progress payments as work advances, bill separately for approved change orders, and collect a...

Contractors increasingly collect payments at several points in a customer relationship. A service contractor may accept payment immediately after completing a repair, while a remodeler may collect an initial deposit, multiple progress...

Starting a contracting business involves more than purchasing tools, preparing estimates, finding customers, and scheduling projects. New contractors also need a reliable way to request, accept, document, and reconcile customer payments. Without...

Large down payments are common in construction and field service work because contractors often incur meaningful costs before a project reaches its first visible milestone. Materials may need to be ordered, permits...

Contractors increasingly need flexible ways to collect deposits, progress payments, service-call charges, change-order balances, and final invoices. Customers may want to pay by credit card, debit card, ACH payment, online invoice, payment...

Cash flow can make or break a construction business. A contractor may have a full project pipeline, skilled crews, and signed contracts, yet still feel constant pressure because money goes out long...