It seems every time I’m interviewed or make a guest appearance on an industry podcast I’m asked the same question, “What is the biggest mistake you see contractors repeating?” That question is lobbed ...

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have been in the news (and in the pages of CONTRACTOR) more frequently the past few years, and two trends seem to be driving their popularity. First, as an ...

Expanding a contracting business into a new state provides challenges and opportunities for plumbers and hydronic heating professionals. These unfamiliar markets could lead to larger customer pools ...

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 ...

Best overall contractor payroll: Square Payroll Best for third-party integrations: Gusto Best for midsize businesses: Rippling Best for paying employees + contractors: Paychex Best PEO service: ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fringe Benefit Group, an industry leader in the design, implementation and administration of health and retirement plans for contractors, today announced the ...

Amy Nichol Smith spent more than 20 years working as a journalist for TV and newspapers before transitioning to software and hardware product reviews for consumers and small businesses. She has been ...