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W-9 vs COI vs Vendor Agreement: Simple Guide for Contractors and Property Managers

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Vendor paperwork gets confusing because everyone throws around abbreviations like W-9, COI, certificate holder, additional insured, and vendor agreement. If you are a contractor or property manager, you do not need to be a lawyer to understand the basic purpose of each document. Quick answerA W-9 helps with tax/vendor setup, a COI shows insurance coverage, … Read more

Vendor Paperwork Cleanup: What Contractors Should Send Before They Start Work

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Contractors can lose work because of paperwork, not because they are bad at the job. If a property manager, facility manager, venue, or general contractor asks for vendor documents, sending a complete clean packet makes you easier to approve and easier to call again. Quick answerBefore starting work, contractors should be ready to send a … Read more