Salisbury Bookkeeping publishes construction accounting guides, job costing tutorials, cash flow management strategies, and QuickBooks tips written exclusively for general contractors, specialty trades, builders, and remodelers. Every article is based on real client experience working with contractors in the $500K–$10M revenue range.

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Profit vs Cash

Profit vs Cash

Profit vs CashCory Salisbury
Published on: 07/01/2026

Why does your P&L show profit but your bank account is empty? Learn why profit and cash flow are different in construction—and how retainage, timing gaps, and working capital create the disconnect that kills 82% of construction businesses.

Construction Financial Management