I’ll start with the short answer — yes! It’s still crucial to have a website even if you’re getting leads and sales through your social media platforms.  A website offers significantly more customization options than social media. Plus, you have total ownership...

As a self-employed contractor, you don’t have the same workspace as a traditional office setup. But that’s not a reason to forego having the same type of staff as a conventional business owner. A remote office manager might be the critical staff member you’re missing....

As a contractor, there are a million and one reasons to be stressed at any given time. However, most of that stress comes from the same few problem areas. Things seem to spiral once you get behind, and you might feel like you’ll never catch up. However, there is hope....

Going through a worker’s compensation audit can be a pain, especially when you’re unprepared. This quick guide will help you gather everything you need for your upcoming audit so you can get through it as smoothly as possible. What is a Worker’s Comp Audit? The...

Not having enough cash on hand is a common issue for contractors, even those who are profitable. Recent research from PwC shows that it takes an average of 83 days for contractors in the construction industry to get paid, which is the longest time between...

Contractors have always relied on word-of-mouth referrals to get new customers. In today’s digital age, though, that type of marketing has shifted. More people than ever rely on online reviews to decide which businesses to support.  In the contracting world,...

You work hard for your money day in and day out. But are you charging enough for your services? It’s a tricky question to answer. Many contractors lack a solidified fee and payment structure. They don’t consider everything that goes into creating a quote and end up...

What if I told you there was a way to bring in more money as a contractor and have new customers flocking to you that required less work for you and reduced your overhead costs? It might sound like a riddle, but the solution is relatively simple — partner...

You might not think of yourself as a salesperson, but as a contractor, your entire business relies on your ability to win a bid. Shortening the amount of time it takes between getting a customer interested and winning a bid (aka, the sales cycle) will give you more...