There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Joanne Walsh searched online to find a contractor to build a deck on her home in Warwick. But after she gave the contractor thousands of dollars for the job, he never showed up.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Picture this — a contractor knocks on your door offering to use asphalt left over from a job down the street to repave your driveway. He offers a great deal, perhaps a price ...