An eternal question requires the ‘wisdom of the ages’ to answer. With only 30 years experience helping contractors I’ll give it my best shot. You will also ‘witness’ some expert assistance as a contractor battles a city over their license classification. We wind up with a warning to all contractors about a new wrinkle in a…
If a faucet says ‘off’ it can’t be ‘on’, but in the complex world of contractor’s licensing you may be surprised to learn ‘minimum’ can also be the ‘maximum’. Keeping a construction business in the family can be subject to some special options in licensing. I will share the ‘truth’ with one contractor who has discovered…
Could you bid more work if you qualify for a new specialty based on your experience in another class? Can a corporation ‘give’ its license to another company? Must a partnership register with the Secretary of State? A wide range of questions and answers in this edition of the “Capitol Connection.” Don’t forget you can always…
With year’s end just ahead come questions about incorporation, contractor’s licensing, taxes and bidding across the border. We’ll ‘stock’ up on answers as I review some important aspects of corporate contractor’s licensing… Q: Is there a minimum or maximum amount of ownership that the Corporation must give to a Responsible Managing Employee? I ask this question…
As times have gotten tougher for contractors and consumers more disputes can be expected to arise. We will revisit a previous question to remind readers to keep their documents in order and their work in line with the license they hold in hopes of preventing ‘history’ from repeating itself. Another question reminds us of the importance…
I often see contractor’s advertising. Unlike most people, I also see what’s missing and what’s inappropriate within those ads. Is your ad up to the test? Does it meet the legal requirements? You might be surprised. We also put the CSLB to the test in reviewing their job performance on behalf of contractors and consumers… The…
I will ‘mow’ down a common misconception about adding ‘landscaping’ work to your General license. Two other questions help clarify how and when a ‘special’ waiver may be obtained by “A”, “B” or “C” contractors. First, we share the rules on when a DBA is appropriate in advertising a business name… Q: I am familiar with…
If you are reading this for the first time, or are a regular, don’t forget the answer you may need is likely to be found on my website from a previous column. As our first contractor has learned, a lot of good information is accessible online but sometimes going directly to the source for an answer…
A complex question regarding bids after the Qualifier has left the company gets us rolling this time around. We also take a ride on a ‘vicious cycle’ that is the focus for a special meeting called by the Registrar… Q: I have a concern that a competitor is not operating properly. My understanding is this corporation…