How Much Deposit Should a Contractor Ask For?
Ask for too little and you're floating the job on your own dime. Ask for too much and you risk breaking state law. Here's how much to actually charge upfront — and how to protect it once you've collected it.
Chargebacks for contractors: How to win the dispute.
A client disputed a payment you already earned? Here's why chargebacks happen, how to actually fight one and win, and the paperwork habit that makes you nearly dispute-proof before it ever gets that far.