Below are some mistakes contractors make, so that you can avoid them:
- You shouldn't run your business without some sort of business plan.
- You should know exactly how much you can charge clients in your area.
- You shouldn't work with people that you don't get along with.
- Avoid signing contracts that you don't feel comfortable signing or don't
understand.
- You shouldn't undersell or oversell your services.
- Don't do any work that you don't know how to do or that you don't have a contractor’s license for.
- Make sure that you have workers compensation insurance and don't ever hire an employee with out it.
If you're planning on staying in business and would like to be a contractor for a long time, be aware of these items.