It’s nice to know people benefit regularly from our back and forth. Helping contractors overcome challenges is one of the primary goals of this Q&A. Readers also know where to find answers they need when questions come up. This contractor’s first inquiry may provide significant help to others looking to increase the reach of their … Continue reading Updated Exams, Nevada & C-10

Life is full of questions. The answers are often difficult to know without a resource to consult. For contractors these questions often make the difference in profit or loss, especially when interpretations may vary or seem illogical to most. Success is knowing for certain, and where this column begins… Q: My client has a “B” … Continue reading Revoked License, HIS, Solar & Public Agency Bids

A major change in California contractor licensing is coming. S-l-o-w-l-y. Another contractor helps ‘clear up’ some general rules on partnerships. As we have advised before honesty is the best policy when applying for a contractor’s license… Q: We have an existing Partnership license; however, my company would like to add me as a new partner. … Continue reading Fingerprinting, LLC Licensing & Partnerships

While government requires a ‘fixed’ contractor’s bond, the marketplace operates on a slightly different ‘scale’. The cost of doing business as a contractor in CA is about to go up significantly, but quick action could save some money. Another contractor asks for advice on keeping the business ‘all in the family’… Q: In our previous … Continue reading License Fees, Family Waiver & Bonds