The New Year brings us new laws in California. A bevy of bills signed by the Governor are important to contractors this year. State legislation, taking effect January first is as common as the ball dropping in Times Square — and 2014 is no exception. With CA experiencing a record dry year, it is interesting to…
As we wrap up this year and look ahead to the next, we take a moment to reflect on some of our past ‘Q&A’. While some things change many never do… From October 2001 Q: I am listed as an Officer on a corporation. I do not like the way things are going and want to…
While the Legislature writes the rules governing contractor’s licensing in black and white, reading and understanding exactly how they will be interpreted can be confusing. That’s why experts are hired to avoid mistakes. But first a contractor playing by the rules has issues with some others who aren’t… Q: I’m a licensed contractor and read your…
As we gather for the Thanksgiving holiday many families take time to look back at the year past and ahead to the New Year coming. For our Capitol Connection‘family’ of readers it has been a busy year for the Legislature in creating new laws, promoting new bills and adding to the complex nature of doing business…
Some things in life and contractor’s licensing require more time, money or explanation, some less and some can’t be ‘satisfied’ no matter how long you wait, explain or would be willing to spend. But, first there’s more… We always appreciate the sharp eyes of readers, some of whom got in touch about the way company names…
Always a good idea to keep your license and business information up-to-date with the Board, and file a copy for your own reference later. Another contractor will be appalled, as he discovers own failure to understand the full extent of a license regulation leaves him with no appeal… Q: How can I find or get…
An angry contractor shows there is a fine line between knowing something and actually proving it. We primarily serve contractor and industry licensing needs, but are also ready, willing and able to help consumers with questions. This also helps licensed contractors by exposing those unlicensed scam artists ‘un-leveling’ the playing field or driveway as the case…
About the only thing you can count on is things are going to change! That means one thing often leads to another when qualifying multiple licenses. A couple of contractors discover just what ‘adjustments’ may be required and it’s a lesson we all benefit from learning… Q: Our company currently has a license that holds a…
While the range of experience you bring to the table determines what you might do as a contractor everything starts with getting your first license. Once you have a license in any state you can likely get one elsewhere, as a Nevada contractor hopes to. A corporate partnership learns that when it comes to their license…