California electricians might be ‘shocked’, but a new no-holds-barred policy on certification may leave some contractors ‘grounded.’ The new calendar will bring new regulations, and ‘digging’ into the underground economy is one focus, particularly for contractors not providing insurance coverage…
In competition winning is what it’s all about. Winning the race or winning the contract bid. For many contractors, just getting ‘qualified’ to compete comes with a host of questions. We begin with important news for specialty contractors ‘wired’ into…
I’m getting lots of questions about changing business structures in the ongoing recession and recovery. What do you need to know to get the Secretary of State to ‘inc’ your paperwork as a corporation?.. Q: I sent my Articles of…
Who is and who isn’t a ‘real’ American citizen is one of the top issues of our day. As a nation largely founded by immigrants how we share our freedom with people who dream of coming here, legally or not,…
Let’s apply some ‘anti’ –septic advice to a contract an attorney says ‘stinks’. After getting ‘down to earth’ with that answer, I will share expert advice on how incorporation can affect your current license if you are considering some reorganization…
Walking a fine ‘line’ is one of the skills some contractors ‘utilize’ in taking on work that may be a little outside their specific license. The question of how many trades a General can take on is sometimes subject to…
One of the best weapons in my arsenal of contractor assistance is simple. I’m here in Sacramento. I can go directly to the ‘source’ while contractors often are too far away or busy to carry their paperwork into CSLB Headquarters.…
I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. However, you almost always want a second opinion when a medical question arises. That policy is also a wise course when dealing with the complexities of law and regulations…
The benefit of having the latest news from important government meetings often means you have to attend. For contractors time is money, and that’s why I’m your ‘eyes and ears’ in these meeting rooms. Reducing unfair competition for licensed contractors…
Doing business as a contractor is difficult and rewarding, but the learning curve never ends. The complex rules that govern contracting matters both large and small can extend to a single word in your company name… Q: I formed a…