Contract-Based Accounting & Invoicing for Small Business Owners

Event Description:

If you are winning contracts but scrambling to track the money, this session is for you.

Join the Nebraska Opportunity Exchange (NOE) for Contract-Based Accounting & Invoicing, a practical virtual Lunch & Learn facilitated by Hayes & Associates. You will learn how to align your books with your contracts so you can stay organized, avoid invoicing mistakes, and feel confident if anyone ever asks to see your records.

In this one-hour session, you will:

• Learn how to set up contract-specific budgets in your accounting system
• Understand what to track for labor, materials, and overhead on each contract
• Avoid common invoicing errors that delay payment or create compliance issues
• Review simple templates for tracking billable work and supporting documentation
• Hear practical tips to stay ready for audits, monitoring, or lender reviews

This is a plain-language, example-driven session focused on real challenges that small businesses face when they start taking on larger contracts.

Who should attend:

• Small business owners and founders delivering on government or corporate contracts
• NOE microloan recipients and cohort participants
• Contractors, consultants, and professional service firms
• Anyone responsible for invoicing and financial tracking on contracts

Format:

• Virtual Lunch & Learn
• 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT
• Presentation plus Q&A

Location:
Online via Zoom
(A Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants before the session.)

Use this hour to tighten up your accounting and invoicing so you can keep more of what you earn and grow with confidence.

About Hayes & Associates
Founded in 1983 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, Hayes & Associates is a full-service CPA and consulting firm with over 40 years of experience serving businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and individuals across more than 25 states. Their services include accounting, tax preparation and planning, audits, CFO-level consulting, and business advisory. Hayes & Associates is known for its strong client service, ethical practices, and community engagement, and emphasizes a team-based “H&A Way” that integrates planning, performance, expert review, and delivery to support organizational growth.