Have you ever been frustrated by an online resource that was less than ‘user friendly’? While having access to information on the web is convenient, computers still can’t perform some tasks as quickly or as well as people. Having to access important information you need as a contractor should never be ‘detoured’ by a problematic website…
As I have advocated for many years, ‘knowledge is power’, but as another old axiom also advises, ‘timing is everything’. A friend added to that common wisdom by reminding me that being in the ‘right place at the right time’ is important but taking action at the ‘right’ moment is critical, because ‘time waits for no…
Deadlines are called that because after that set day or time, it’s over. No further discussion, done deal. For contractors, government rules and deadlines for paperwork are serious. To paraphrase Donald Trump, ‘everyone deserves a second chance’ may be a nice idea, but government means business when they require you to follow the rules or face…
Surviving the downturns in our economy is never easy. Contractors, like everyone else, are seeking creative ways to keep their benefits affordable. As the economy ebbs and flows, businesses must sometimes look into new ways to meet the needs required to continue working in this new reality… Q: My husband and I have really struggled with…
Despite the news about a slowdown in construction work in California, people outside the state know it’s still a ‘golden’ opportunity as the economy revs up again. As we learn from another contractor, a long time issue with LLC’s is about to make a ‘180’ but what you have heard isn’t the whole story for contractors……
While you work daily to build and repair the world I’m often ‘sitting in’ for you at those long government meetings. Hard plastic chairs aside, we’ll catch up on the latest quarterly CSLB get together. First though, these contractors need solutions… Q: Can the installation of radiant floor heating systems, small hydronic piping systems for fan…
For contractors in crisis, I can offer immediate answers to your questions- by phone or email. This is my business and knowing whom to call or what office to visit is often crucial to finding the correct solution. Another contractor draws a fine line in asking about the rules regarding advertising. Finally, an important question for…
While your California Driver’s license is good almost anywhere in the U.S. the contractor’s license has definite limits. Do you know which states will recognize your credentials without further testing? As contractors seek out opportunity across State borders, others are coming into California searching for business and looking for ways to unite for mutual profit… Q:…
While my focus is assisting contractors, particularly those who have run into difficulty through government regulation or licensing, more and more consumers are using the Internet for research when they need to hire a builder. As both contractors and consumers may know, working through ANY government regulations is not going to be easy or quick. That’s…