A Baltimore lawyer representing small contractors and tradespeople, Kramon is dismayed by the number of contractors who have no liability or medical insurance, no plan whatsoever for retirement or disability, and not much sense of what tax benefits are available to them. They can run their business with as much quality and integrity as they do their work, he says. He strives here to discuss everything the typical contractor needs to know about business matters, presenting specific information where possible, and otherwise referring to other sources. No date is cited for the first edition. Annotation #169;2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Anyone would consider getting paid and staying in business important, but not everyone has the training for running a small business. While a tradesperson may be excellent at his or her craft, there is a lot of paperwork to manage. Thankfully, Kramon, a contractor, includes practical and specialized advice on everything from contracts and bidding to insurance and taxes. In this significantly revised edition, he addresses contractors' and builders' behind-the-scenes needs and helps guide them through quandaries like record keeping, disabled workers, and other potential risks and liabilities. Important for any collection serving tradespeople or other small business owners. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information