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 ...

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.