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Real stories from contractors and business owners, plus practical tips to help you grow your business and get the most from your workspace.

 
What is Worker's Compensation Insurance? | What is Worker's Comp? | WorkBay
Business Management

What Is Worker’s Compensation Insurance for Contractors?

No matter how careful you are on the job, accidents happen. In construction and the trades, even a simple slip or equipment mishap can lead to serious injuries. When that happens, both the worker and the business need protection. That’s where worker’s compensation insurance comes in. For contractors, worker’s comp

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What is Tools and Equipment Insurance? | WorkBay
Business Management

What Is Tools and Equipment Insurance?

For contractors, tradespeople, and small business owners, tools aren’t just gear—they’re how you make a living. A stolen drill, a damaged welder, or lost specialty equipment doesn’t just cost money to replace—it can stop your work completely. That’s where tools and equipment insurance comes in. It’s designed to protect the

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What is Commercial General Liability Insurance? | What is CGL? | WorkBay
Business Management

What Is Commercial General Liability (CGL) Coverage?

Running a business comes with risks—no matter how careful you are. A customer could slip on your shop floor, a tool could damage a client’s property, or your advertising could unintentionally infringe on someone else’s work. Any one of these could lead to a costly claim. That’s where Commercial General

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What is Tradesman Insurance? | Workbay
Business Management

What Is Tradesman Insurance?

When you work with your hands, every day on the job comes with risks. Tools can get stolen, accidents can happen, and even a small mistake can lead to expensive claims. That’s where tradesman insurance comes in—it’s designed to protect contractors, tradespeople, and skilled workers from the unexpected. Insurance might

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What is a taxpayer identification number? | What is a TIN? | WorkBay
Business Management

What Is a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)?

If you want to run a business, open a bank account, hire employees, or file taxes in the U.S., you’ll need a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Think of it as your official ID number for anything related to the IRS. While it might sound like just another piece of paperwork,

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Business Management

What Is a Sole Proprietorship?

If you’ve ever sold products online, done freelance work, or offered a service for pay without forming a separate legal entity—you’ve likely been a sole proprietor. It’s the simplest way to run a business and the easiest to set up, which is why so many first-time entrepreneurs start here. But

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What is flex space? | WorkBay
Space & Equipment

What Is Flex Space?

The right space can move your business forward. The wrong space can slow you down. For too many business owners, traditional commercial real estate means rigid lease terms, high costs, and a space that doesn’t quite fit how you actually work. Flex space changes that. It’s designed to adapt to

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Types of Business Structures | WorkBay
Business Management

Types of Business Structures and When to Use Them

When you’re starting a business, one of the first big decisions you’ll face is choosing a business structure. It’s not just a box to check on a form—it affects your taxes, your personal liability, and even how you run your day-to-day operations. The good news? You don’t need a law

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Space & Equipment

What Is Flex Warehouse Space?

“I was tired of working out of my garage,” says Chris, a custom woodworker who turned his side gig into a full-time business. With WorkBay, he moved into a ready-to-work space just one week after his first inquiry.

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Need Space? We Can Help!

Flexible layouts, heavy-duty features, and room to grow—everything you need to bring your craft to life, without compromise.