The Chinese character for crisis is the same as that for opportunity. With the recession requiring contractors to find new ways and new avenues to

While contractors have worked wonders in building the Golden State, even they can’t be in five places at once! Another contractor hopes to shed some

California’s complex laws and some common misconceptions can frustrate both contractors and those who may desire a license. A simple name change, or even a

These contractor inquiries about rules and regulations regarding electrical and hazardous removal have been assembled from past columns, and answer some of the questions contractors

For contractors a suspended license may mean suspended payment. Getting back to business is going to be a job for this contractor who can’t work

If you could get a contractor’s license without lots of testing wouldn’t it be great? Well you probably can if you cross the California border.

Like Winston Smith in Orwell’s “1984”, contractors are also discovering that government wants them to believe that ‘less is more’ when it comes to fees

While the 3% goal for including certified disabled-veteran owned companies (DVBE) remains in place, goals for other ‘disadvantaged’ businesses providing goods and services in California

What would a level playing field look like for contractors? How do partnerships help the State clamp down on unlicensed contractors and illegal activities? What

There is little that brings me more satisfaction than readers who respond with great insight to some recent questions and answers. We begin by expanding