Author Archives: dkalb

We help a contractor raise the ‘ante’ in Nevada bids. California contractors reading this will discover a quirk in licensing law they might benefit from learning, unless they are ‘shocked’ we would reveal it. While you can transfer a sole … Continue reading →

We often hear from people looking for a ‘short cut’ in obtaining a contractor’s license. Sometimes our expertise finds a quicker route, but often just doing the right thing is the contractor’s best choice. In the current economy people are … Continue reading →

Better to ‘light a candle than curse the darkness comes to mind’ as we spotlight a couple of ‘general’ questions on solar system contracting.  Another contractor helps remind us of the rules in California for Responsible Managing Employees (or RME’s)… … Continue reading →

We ‘whet’ your appetite for answers with an unusual inquiry that starts with a cruise up the California coast. We turn a contractor 180-degrees after getting some bad direction but our final contractor’s problem won’t be solved despite a positive … Continue reading →

Doing something is different than watching it being done. This is especially true for contractors hoping to use ‘experience’ in obtaining or upgrading a license. We go for ‘broke’ in helping answer another contractor, before ‘signing’ off our last inquiry … Continue reading →

We will ‘color outside the lines’ in this Capitol Connection, crossing the borderlines for the state and nation. A contractor will learn he has crossed another ‘line’ in pursuing work with his present license class, but first we share an … Continue reading →

Winning or losing in a court case often depends on getting the best information before going to trial. While most of our questions come from contractors, we also often work with attorneys; researching license law, CSLB practices or providing expert … Continue reading →

How a business or government agency got to where they are today is often called ‘institutional memory’ based on the recall of those who were there when these decisions were made. A recent call from a contractor regarding ‘specialty license … Continue reading →

When is a worker an employee? For contractors the question is critical to doing business legally in California. Another corporate contractor is hoping to ‘change horses’ now that LLC licenses are a reality. For those with the “A” we take … Continue reading →

Despite what a contractor may believe is the right direction, misinformation about their contractor’s license can often lead to a ‘dead end’. Like the ‘GPS’ of contractor’s licensing law we can help you get to your destination. Another contractor needs … Continue reading →