Construction contracting can be a lucrative profession. Indeed estimates that the average salary for a general contractor in the United States is more than $87,000 annually. And as your contracting ...

The commercial business industry was dealt a bad hand past few years—from COVID-19 shutdowns to global supply chain disruptions. Countless small businesses closed their doors for good, negatively ...

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 ...

The construction industry collects mounds of data that when effectively tracked and analyzed can reduce risk, lower costs and lead to higher profit margins. Without the ability—and the right tools—to ...

Establishing a business to provide goods and services to government agencies requires routine yet precise filings, attention to federal and state regulations and appropriate financial data. You must ...

The Trump administration on Friday announced plans to audit thousands of “disadvantaged” businesses contracted with the federal government, as part of an effort to root out diversity, equity, and ...

Contractor insurance can protect your business in case of lawsuits and other claims. It’s usually a package of policies. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

The federal government exceeded its overall small business contracting goals for the seventh consecutive year in fiscal 2019 by awarding $132.9 billion in prime contracts, which was an increase of ...