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 ...

For a variety of reasons, including safety and accountability, most states in the U.S. require contractors to be licensed to work legally. For those starting or growing a construction business, it’s ...

At the surface level, handyman and contracting businesses appear to do the same thing: repair, renovate and build. And while each exchanges expertise and labor for money, they’re not the same. Here’s ...

Q: I’m thinking about starting a professional contracting business, but I’m not sure what I need to do in terms of licensing and registration with my state. What types of business licenses might I ...

Think of a general contractor as the manager for any building or renovation project. They’re the ones in charge of hiring all the suppliers and specialists (a.k.a. subcontractors) to get the job done.