Hire / Subcontract Workers

Take on more work than you can do alone, without chaos.

Learn it

Most skilled owners subcontract before they hire. Either way, get the paperwork and expectations in writing first.

Decide subcontractor vs. employeeWritten agreement and scopeCollect their insurance and license infoAgree on pay per job or per hourSet quality standards and checklistsUnderstand tax forms for contractorsKnow your state's workers' comp rules

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Do it

I'll do it myself

Start by subcontracting overflow jobs only
Shadow the first job to protect your reputation
Never send someone to a job without written scope and price

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