If a faucet says ‘off’ it can’t be ‘on’, but in the complex world of contractor’s licensing you may be surprised to learn ‘minimum’ can also be the ‘maximum’. Keeping a construction business in the family can be subject to…
Could you bid more work if you qualify for a new specialty based on your experience in another class? Can a corporation ‘give’ its license to another company? Must a partnership register with the Secretary of State? A wide range…
With year’s end just ahead come questions about incorporation, contractor’s licensing, taxes and bidding across the border. We’ll ‘stock’ up on answers as I review some important aspects of corporate contractor’s licensing… Q: Is there a minimum or maximum amount…
As times have gotten tougher for contractors and consumers more disputes can be expected to arise. We will revisit a previous question to remind readers to keep their documents in order and their work in line with the license they…
I often see contractor’s advertising. Unlike most people, I also see what’s missing and what’s inappropriate within those ads. Is your ad up to the test? Does it meet the legal requirements? You might be surprised. We also put the…
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…
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…
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 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…
I will help a contractor getting the ‘cold shoulder’ on his bids. Are you up to date on changes in the mechanics lien laws? A quick update for contractors will help you catch up. We also offer good advice for…