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News Release from: HBXL | Subject: Construction Industry Accounts (CIA)
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 September 2007
CIA keeps an eye on builders books
Construction Industry Accounts (CIA), the HXBXL software, has been designed specifically for builders, being compliant with the new 2007 CIS Scheme.
Being able to run a successful building business often requires keeping a close eye on the accounts and in particular the cash flow However, as most builders would readily confess, making sure the books balance is probably not their strongest subject
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Called Construction Industry Accounts (CIA), the software has been designed specifically for builders, being compliant with the new 2007 CIS Scheme and handling subjects such as Invoices and Job Costing, Retentions, Applications (Stage Payments) and Certifications.
More impressive still, CIA links with HBXL's award winning EstimatorXpress estimating software allowing builders to export their estimates into CIA, enabling them to compare the budgeted costs against the actual costs, giving them complete project control from start to finish.
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Anthony Botibol, marketing manager at HBXL said: "Construction Industry Accounts is an absolute godsend for those who are looking to keep a close grip on their accounts.
"CIA greatly assists with this and will help users become more profitable and get a better idea on how much they are likely to make on each and every job".
As any business owner knows, cash is king and managing the cashflow is probably one of the most important aspect for any business and needs constant monitoring.
Anthony added: "Being able to forecast and plan ahead will help any business survive throughout the year.
"Many entrepreneurial small developers find that the opportunity to build profitable developments is often thwarted by a shortfall in working capital.
"Having a professional approach helps release working capital as the bank managers can see the actual projections.
Our software helps demonstrate to those who hold the purse strings where the money is coming from and going to".
Other attributes of CIS is that builders will find it easy to use with no accounting qualifications being needed.
In addition, it's easy to export any report into an Excel, PDF or MS Word file and for extra peace of mind all users will benefit from a full support service.
It's also cheaper than other similar packages helping save builders even more money.
CIA Lite is priced at GBP899 ex vat and includes 12 months support.
For further information on Construction Industry Accounts or any of HBXL's products please call T: 0870 850 2444 or visit the web site. Request a free brochure from HBXL ...
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