Article taken from Master Builder Magazine, November 2007

To run a successful building business you need to keep a close eye on the accounts and in particular the cash flow. However, as most builders would agree, making sure that the books balance is probably not their strongest subject. Fortunately, those who don’t always make sure all invoices are paid and that the VAT is up to date will be pleased to hear of a new product available from HBXL, the building software specialists.

Called Construction Industry Accounts (CIA) Lite, 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 Lite links with HBXL’s award winning EstimatorXpress estimating software allowing builders to export their estimates into CIA Lite , enabling them to compare the budgeted costs against the actual costs, giving them complete project control from start to finish.

And because EstimatorXpress uses up to date prices downloaded from local builder’s merchants, the projections are completely accurate.

Builders with no accounting qualifications will find it easy to use. In addition, its easy to export any report into Excel, PDF or MS Word and for extra peace of mind all users will benefit from a full support service.

CIA Lite is priced at £899 ex VAT and includes 12 months support.

For further information on Construction Industry Accounts or any of HBXL’s products please call 0870 850 2444 or visit www.hbxl.co.uk