Business
Why Do Contractors Fail?
With more than 200 potential factors that can lead to contractor failure, and no single factor that signals potential failure, just why do contractors fail? It’s a combination of factors, including poor business practices, economic conditions, nature of the industry and mindset of the contractor that lead to financial loss that can spiral into bankruptcy.
July 13, 2017
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