As a contractor, you have a lot to do with from managing team members, managing the project, ordering supplies and equipment, getting things done on time, marketing yourself, and much more. But, what about the payroll, taxes, and finances of your business?   Handling the finance component of your business can be overwhelming, especially if you

Working hard is admirable, but it’s also admirable to take time off. Time off work helps you decompress from your work and come back feeling refreshed. Taking time off and separating yourself from the work can help you become more productive and produce higher quality work.   As humans, we can only take on so much, and contracting jobs can be both physically and mentally

Micromanagement from clients can be overwhelming, frustrating, and time consuming. On one hand, we understand why a client would micromanage. They want their project taken seriously, done right, and they may have been taken advantage of in an experience with another contractor. On the other hand, it takes time away from your work.   For this article, we want to share with ways to handle clients who want to micromanage your work:  Write

There is a difference between a general contractor and a specialty contractor.   A general contractor oversees a project and there’s two types of general contractors: general engineering contractors and general building contractors. A general engineering contractor has a Class A license and has specialized knowledge and skills in many industries. General building contractors have a

A job site is full of expensive tools and machines. At the end of the day, the site is left alone and could be vulnerable to theft. Some contractors decide to install security cameras on the site to keep potential thieves at bay. Here are some reasons to consider installing cameras on your job site:   Any equipment lost from ladders and power tools to generators and air compressors could be easily stolen. Regardless

Safety is critical in the construction industry. The National Safety Council dedicates an entire month to safety awareness because it reminds people of the importance of safety and how we can all keep ourselves, our friends, our workers, and loved ones safe. The goal of the month is to reduce leading causes of injury and

Running a business isn’t easy, but it can be rewarding. There’s a lot of moving parts and responsibilities. There are many factors you need to keep in mind in order to not hurt your own business.   Here are some things that could hurt your contracting business:   Not having enough cash to cover payroll, bills, fuel, maintenance,

As we’ve seen in the past year, life can be unpredictable and thousands of businesses can completely be halted due to something out of everyone’s control. Although not everything in life will be as an extreme as a world pandemic, there’s always good and bad times in business.   It’s always good to be prepared for