When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, or, ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

The reality of being a contractor includes labor shortages, brutal competition and low, low margins. Ben Whelan, a contractor in Connecticut, at a work site in March.Credit...Victor Llorente for The ...

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Joanne Walsh searched online to find a contractor to build a deck on her home in Warwick. But after she gave the contractor thousands of dollars for the job, he never showed up.

For many businesses, contracting with the U.S. government represents a significant opportunity for stable and often long-term revenue. However, doing business with the federal government comes with ...

20-point checklist for vetting home renovate, repair and build contractors … and red flags to beware By Jon Grishpul When you’re looking to hire a home contractor to renovate, repair or even build a ...

A national company with multiple locations comes to town and is being aggressive in your region. How can you compete with their stronger financial base, larger credit lines, more personnel and access ...