Simple paperwork and plain-English guides for small contractors
Price jobs right, get every change approved, and get paid on time. Printable forms and spreadsheets for handymen, remodelers and trade businesses, plus free guides that show you how to use them.
Popular forms & kits
The paperwork contractors ask for most.
Everything Bundle
Every form pack and spreadsheet in one download, from estimates to lien waivers.
View on Payhip →EtsyGet Paid Kit
Contract, deposit schedule, change orders, past-due reminders and demand letter.
View on Etsy →PayhipPricing Calculator & Price Book
Work out your labor rate, markup and flat-rate prices in Excel.
View on Payhip →PayhipTax & 1099 Prep Kit
Track W-9s, sub payments, expenses and mileage all year, plus a CPA handoff checklist.
View on Payhip →Shop by category
Find the right form fast.
Free guides: start here
Straight answers on the money side of the business.
How to Calculate Your Hourly Rate as a Contractor (Step by Step)
A 5-step method to build a contractor hourly rate from your real overhead, pay, taxes and billable hours, with a worked example you can copy.
Read the guide →Pricing · 5 minMarkup vs Margin: The Pricing Mistake Costing Contractors Thousands
Markup and margin are not the same number. Learn the difference, the two formulas contractors need, a conversion table, and how to price a job for the margin you want.
Read the guide →Billing · 5 minHow to Get Paid Faster: Deposits, Invoices and Late Payments for Contractors
Practical steps to get paid on time as a contractor: clear payment terms, deposits, milestone billing, invoices that get paid, and a calm ladder for late payers.
Read the guide →Taxes · 5 minW-9 and 1099 Basics for Contractors Who Hire Subs
A plain-English guide for contractors who pay subcontractors: when to collect a W-9, who gets a 1099-NEC, the 2026 $2,000 threshold, deadlines, and a simple year-round routine.
Read the guide →Contracts · 5 minHow to Write a Change Order (With a Simple Template Checklist)
How contractors write a change order that gets approved and paid: what to include, when to use one, a sample wording, pricing tips, and how to handle "just one more thing."
Read the guide →Watch on YouTube
Short, practical videos on pricing and paperwork for small contractors.
Visit the channel