Lesson 1: You needn’t be as demanding of contractors as Lowe’s was to get sued More
Use fixed prices and strict allowances to strengthen your position More
For a Pennsylvania remodeler, it's when time is tight or being a loss-leader is your approach More
What to do when the scope of work changes and the customer disputes your claim for full payment. More
If you work with employees or subs, you need to be clear about what, exactly, the... More
Once they've written a check, customers don't change their minds. But you need to get that check. So be clear about how much you need for a deposit and why. That will eliminate most pushback. More
Get Dwell, a handyman service in Chicago's northern suburbs, uses a project management form not just to organize crews but also as a means to make certain the company gets paid for its work each day, every day. More
You probably don't associate the famous rockers with being crafty businessmen, but that's exactly what they were. By adding a silly rule to each contract, the band knew whether the contracts had been read entirely. Maybe you should invoke your version of the band's famous "brown M&Ms" rule to avoid surprises later. More
Can a mistake related to a contract be corrected? It depends on who makes the error and how it affects the agreement. More
Attorney Patrick Barthet clarifies the requirements for filing a mechanic's lien based on a recent court case. More
