The new calendar will put a smile on the face of many readers as it brings an ‘Unhappy New Year’ for unlicensed contractors. The ‘mystery’

I want to wish all my readers a Happy and Prosperous 2010. This last year has been a rough one for the construction industry. As

Innovation in the marketplace is one of the few benefits from a downturn. New technology, ‘green’ practices and new markets are being created in this

Are you positive you know the specific difference between an employee, working ‘for’ you and a subcontractor working ‘with’ you? It’s an important distinction for

Keeping an eye on CSLB policy and practice is part of my work. Sharing those developments with you, and commenting on important changes for contractors

I get excited knowing the questions and answers in this column can improve life for contractors. All most contractor’s want in competitive bidding is a

You hire a licensed landscaper to create and maintain your property, but did you know he could also bid for the contract to build your

Another important alert for corporate contractors comes with a lesson on ‘un-ringing the bell.’ We learn that once an application is made it’s a ‘done

We help corporate contractors, sole proprietors and anyone else who may have a question about some aspect of obtaining or using your State license. Small

A contracting business, like a marriage, often starts out well. Unfortunately, half of the marriages end in divorce. Who holds the ‘cards’ when the business