Contractors are tough, but ‘growth’ is not without pain, even for these men and women. While ‘misdirection’ works in magic acts, it’s costly and time consuming when a contractor loses focus on ‘facts’. I will wrap up with a ‘memory fail’ that is also a lesson on getting expert advice before the wrecking ball swings … Continue reading Asbestos Rule, NV Financial Statements, Out-of-State License Transfers and ‘DBA’

Need Comp? When you absolutely won’t. Planning a ‘family’ license ‘tree’ and how to grow it into the future as one contractor looks ahead. Like legal ‘superheroes’ a lawyer can save the day, but even a ‘power of attorney’ has it’s limit, and that’s why I’m here!... Q:  We are going to be filing for … Continue reading Rigging, Worker’s Comp rule, RME & RMO and Signing Authority

The closer you are the easier to see. As my phone has blown up with inquiries revolving around a new consumer protection regulation on solar energy, let’s break it down direct from CSLB. Since going to the source close by my office in Sacramento is easier for me than all of you, here’s the official … Continue reading Solar Rules, Consumer Disclosures and Contractor Requirements

A ‘rose by any other name smells as sweet’ may apply to flowers, but not contractor’s business names. A business name; how it applies to trade and structure of the entity all matter in determining what you can legally call yourself and how you advertise contractor services as you will discover in these Q and … Continue reading Business Names, ‘DBA’ and Advertising on Trucks

Who can speak for experience in a license application? What is an ‘unrelated’ trade, generally? When does a simple alteration in business practice mean no ‘change’ in a license? How can a contractor jobsite ‘HAZ-ard’ not require special CSLB attention? Why, because, everyone has contractor licensing questions and fortunately I have answers for them! … … Continue reading Experience Credits, Corporate Tax Changes and CA License HAZ Requirements

We ‘divide’ and conquer a tough question for one contractor and ‘shrink’ time for an ambitious applicant! Unfortunately, even an expert can’t save another when the ‘clock’ runs out on a final ‘deadline’… Q:  I need to obtain my Contractor’s license.  In speaking with several of my colleagues who are licensed, they have said how incredibly long … Continue reading Application Processing Time, Renewals, Low Voltage and Business Entity Licensing

Let me introduce ‘the situation’ not a star of reality TV. We ‘finish’ a mistaken idea for one contractor before it gets started and ‘switch’ on and off for a “C-10”. But let’s ‘dive in’ as we begin ‘underwater’… Q:   Is there a specific contractor’s license for underwater construction and dock repairs? A:   There is no specific … Continue reading Docks & Underwater Licensing, RME Replacement, Carpentry and “C-10”

Simple. No, this is contractor law in two states just to start with! I ‘employ’ expertise for another question and share the ‘manual’ on fingerprinting when you apply for a CA contractor license… Q:  Our Qualifier is retiring and wants to disassociate but still retain his own license. I have been an Officer on the license … Continue reading Fingerprint Rejection, Qualifier Retirement in NV & CA and RMO/RME

I assist contractors with licensing in CA, NV and AZ, including those with ‘foreign’ accents unfamiliar with the American way. And all it takes to provide contractors help on some questions is a little bit of ‘sole’… Q:  We are an out-of-country contractor and we have a California ‘B’ (General Building) contractor’s license but we are … Continue reading Foreign Company Licensing, ‘S’ Corps and Contractor Referral Companies

Some of the time it’s an easy contractor licensing answer, some are complex and others just take longer to develop the ‘full-time’ picture. Help arrives for a contractor planning for his road trip to AZ but, first, we start with a General looking for some ‘cool’ new business. Q:  I am a “B” General Building contractor.  The … Continue reading Family Waiver, Independent Qualifiers, AZ Reciprocity and General HVAC