Progress billing isn't just a convenience for subcontractors — it's essential to protect cash flow, reduce financial risk, and align payments with project progress. In this article, we explain why subcontractors need progress billing to maintain financial stability, build better client relationships, and grow their businesses. We also show how Cotillo makes progress billing simple, intuitive, and directly tied to real project milestones.

Managing retainage in spreadsheets — or not at all — leaves subcontractors vulnerable to cash flow gaps, missed payments, and costly mistakes. This article explains why subcontractors need real retainage management software and how Cotillo automates tracking, improves visibility, and speeds up final payments.

Cotillo helps subcontractors reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) through faster invoicing, integrated payments, automated reminders, and real-time visibility. Lowering DSO improves cash flow, strengthens operations, and gives subcontractors a competitive edge to win more projects and grow sustainably.