What is the difference between a subcontractor and vendor?
 Subcontractor is a contractor hired by a general contractor employed by the contractor rather than directly hired by the customer while vendor is a person or a company that vends or sells. Vendor is an outside company or person you purchase items from for your use while Subcontractor is a person or company you hire to perform work on your behalf as a representative of your company. A vendor provides products while a subcontractor provides a service for you. 