Hiring an independent contractor bears some similarities to the hiring process of an employee, but when it comes to compensation, determining the contractor's salary bears little semblance. Unlike an ...

Bidding for jobs is a critical skill when you are independently employed as a contractor. Effective bidding requires a broad knowledge of market conditions, materials prices and the rates of your ...

Even with the continued industry trend (perhaps because of it?) of separating the career paths, job descriptions and responsibilities of senior- level estimators and project managers, knowledge of how ...

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2006--To win more jobs, contractors need to project an image that potential customers can trust, and that image begins with the look and accuracy of a proposal ...

As a freelancer or contractor, managing your finances and ensuring smooth communication with clients is crucial to your ...

Build relationships with multiple general contractors to increase bidding opportunities and negotiation power Perform strategic risk and effort analysis to focus on projects with higher win ...