If you've successfully DIY'd a few home improvements around your house, you might be wondering how to become a contractor. After all, why hire someone to oversee renovations when you can just take on ...

Virtually every small business needs a license to operate. Depending on your location and the type of business you run, you may even need multiple business licenses and permits. General contractors ...

Most states in the U.S. require contractors to have a license to work legally. Here’s how to successfully license your construction company.

For an aspiring handyman, obtaining a license is an important part of launching a business in the world of home repairs and improvements. Although handyman license requirements vary from state to ...

Private contractors – also known as independent contractors – are self-employed individuals hired by a business (or by others) to provide a service. Provided it is legal, there is no limit to the type ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Picture this — a contractor knocks on your door offering to use asphalt left over from a job down the street to repave your driveway. He offers a great deal, perhaps a price ...

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 ...