The 5 Numbers to Get Bankable & Bondable

The 5 Numbers to Get Bankable & Bondable

The 5 Numbers to Get Bankable & BondablePatrick Shurney
Published on: 19/07/2025

This one's important. Last week, a contractor called me frustrated. Ten years in business. Solid reputation. Steady work. But he didn't have a line of credit to fund growth.

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The Hidden Truth About Why Contractors Can't Get Bonded

The Hidden Truth About Why Contractors Can't Get Bonded

The Hidden Truth About Why Contractors Can't Get BondedPatrick Shurney
Published on: 12/07/2025

Ever wonder why some contractors can land $2M jobs while others are stuck bidding on $200K projects? It's not about skill. It's not about reputation. It's about bonding capacity.

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Contractors: The 3 Numbers Banks Need Before Approving Your Loan

Contractors: The 3 Numbers Banks Need Before Approving Your Loan

Contractors: The 3 Numbers Banks Need Before Approving Your LoanPatrick Shurney
Published on: 05/07/2025

Banks aren't impressed by how busy you are; they want to see if your business is financially sound, sustainable, and structured for repayment.

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Contract Rich, Cash Poor: Why More Jobs Won’t Fix Your Cash Flow

Contract Rich, Cash Poor: Why More Jobs Won’t Fix Your Cash Flow

Contract Rich, Cash Poor: Why More Jobs Won’t Fix Your Cash FlowPatrick Shurney
Published on: 28/06/2025

The more jobs they took on, the worse cash flow became. The turning point usually came late at night staring at numbers that didn’t make sense.

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