I will ‘mow’ down a common misconception about adding ‘landscaping’ work to your General license. Two other questions help clarify how and when a ‘special’ waiver may be obtained by “A”, “B” or “C” contractors. First, we share the rules on when a DBA is appropriate in advertising a business name… Q: I am familiar … Continue reading Specialty Licenses, Generals & Advertising DBA’s

If you are reading this for the first time, or are a regular, don’t forget the answer you may need is likely to be found on my website from a previous column. As our first contractor has learned, a lot of good information is accessible online but sometimes going directly to the source for an … Continue reading Home Improvement, Solar & Low Voltage Electrical

A complex question regarding bids after the Qualifier has left the company gets us rolling this time around. We also take a ride on a ‘vicious cycle’ that is the focus for a special meeting called by the Registrar… Q: I have a concern that a competitor is not operating properly. My understanding is this … Continue reading Registrar Conference on Fraud & Qualifier Replacement

I get a host of questions from contractors and most are pretty straightforward. Every once in awhile I get a contractor’s question from ‘left-field’ that ‘catches’ me off guard. It also is interesting when I get an inquiry from what some may consider my ‘competition’. Really, in your effort to ‘score’ a contractor’s license it’s … Continue reading Specialty Contractors & Business Names