General Contractors guide

Deposits and progress billing

Contractors buy materials up front. Deposits and progress invoices tied to milestones keep cash flowing and create a paper trail.

Change orders

Get extra work approved in writing before you do it. Disputes over final payments usually come down to change orders.

ACH for large amounts

For big payments, ACH is much cheaper than cards and less prone to disputes.

Volume jumps

A large job can double a month's volume. Warn your provider before it hits.