Everything You Need to Hire, Pay, and Manage Your Crew
Growing from solo contractor to managing a team is one of the biggest transitions in the trades—and one of the least talked about. Our guides and articles brings together guides on hiring subcontractors, setting up payroll, understanding labor costs, and building the workflows that keep your crew organized and your business profitable as it grows.
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What is Certified Payroll? A Comprehensive Guide
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Simplifying Retroactive Pay: What You Need to Know
A Simple Guide to Which Payroll Taxes Contractors Must Pay
What is a Pay Stub? A Comprehensive Guide
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The business side of managing a team starts with organized estimates, clear invoices, and the right tools. Joist's resource center has what you need to keep the operation running smoothly.
Contractor Resource Center
Free tools and resources to help growing contractor businesses manage estimates, invoices, and the operational side of running a team.
- Job estimate templates that break out labor and materials
- Guides on labor costs, hiring, and managing a growing team
- Business resources written for contractors at every stage
Free Estimate Templates
Estimate templates to quote jobs accurately—including labor, crew costs, and subcontractors.
Free Invoice Templates
Invoice templates built for contractors. Easy to send and built to get you paid faster.
Free Calculators
Calculators to estimate labor and material costs when crew size and wages factor into the bid.
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