As a small business owner or contractor, you probably wear a lot of hats. You not only provide products or services, but you also administrate your entire business. One of the many tasks that you have to manage is payroll. If you want to save time and increase your efficiency, you may want to consider…
Let’s face it—payroll can be a headache for contractors, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s business world, electronic payroll systems (or just “ePayroll”) are changing the way companies handle employee pay, taxes, and all those little financial details that eat up your time. By moving away from old-school, manual payroll, businesses are dodging…
A self insured retention (SIR) is a key part of many insurance plans. It’s the amount a company agrees to pay before their insurance coverage starts. This means the business takes on some of the risk itself. With an SIR, a company pays for small claims out of its own pocket. Only when a claim…
Outsourcing Human Resources Benefits For Contractors HR outsourcing refers to the practice of hiring an external company to handle human resources functions, thereby allowing contractors and small business owners to focus on their primary business tasks. This approach can provide a range of benefits that can aid contractors in maintaining a professional and efficient work…
Pressure washing can make a home or property look new again, but this industry is not without its risks. The pressure from a pressure washer is 50 times stronger than a garden hose, making it easy to cause physical injury to employees or customers. Insurance can help protect against these risks to keep your business…
When most people think of handymen, they think of someone who takes care of small tasks around the house. It could be hanging curtains, cleaning out the gutters or fixing a home appliance. But where do you draw the line between a handyman and a general contractor? If you’re considering offering handyman services, you may…
As a handyman, you provide a vital service to customers, but you’re also exposed to significant risk. Insurance can help protect against these risks and build trust among customers. But if you’re just launching your business, you may be concerned about costs. How much does handyman insurance cost? Do you really need it? Does a…
