in my experience, small local mom'n'pop business are fine hiring an unincorporated freelancer for cash - big box brands want to work with other businesses, not

in my experience, small local mom'n'pop business are fine hiring an unincorporated freelancer for cash - big box brands want to work with other businesses, not with individuals. doing little bits of work for local businesses is essentially the same as mowing lawns over the summer for cash - yes you can make bank doing it if you're smart and diligent, but no it's not really in the same league as working with a professional landscaping outfit.