What to Charge Per Hour as a Contractor
Rate calculators divide by 2,080 hours. A solo trade business bills nowhere near that. Here is how to set an hourly rate on the hours you can really bill.
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How to Track Job Costs as a Solo Contractor
Job costing advice assumes you have a crew. Here is how a one-person trade business tracks hours and real margin per job, without adding evening admin.
Read article →How to Get Invoices Paid Faster on Residential Jobs
For trades paid by homeowners, not AP departments: invoice the same day, agree the terms in writing, and follow up before it gets awkward.
Read article →How to Quote Contractor Jobs Professionally, and Win More of Them
Practical guide for tradespeople: how to quote jobs, set your labor rate, add materials markup, and send quotes customers actually sign.
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