Some ‘surprises’ are nice, while some others in life and business, not so much. Sometimes avoiding a ‘surprise’ is just as nice as receiving one. Another contractor caught unaware will find there are sometimes no good answers to share… Q: I got your phone number from a local contractor who says he reads your column. I…
Some people are going ‘old school’ and giving up their PDA’s for pencils and paper. It’s just easier to write it down, rather than spend time pecking notes into a tiny keyboard. While you can find almost anything online these days, it still makes sense to also have some information in a more convenient form. For…
What you need to make your contractor’s application move quickly thru the CSLB is sometimes right at your fingertips. You can ‘do it yourself’ but other times, like our second contractor, it’s a good idea to ask an expert. I’ll help him get ‘pumped up’ to add a new classification without taking a test. Finally, there…
Experience is often the key to unlocking new opportunity. That’s always the case when contractors seek to add a new classification, secure an exam waiver or apply for a new license. A caution for contractors in our final plea, that comes from a workman who is learning the hard way about unlicensed contracting� Q: I’m a…
Readers know that space limitations sometimes reduce how much specific information can be provided for any inquiry. I welcome any questions or need for additional input at any time on the ‘Q&A’ you read here. Hearing from readers is one of the best parts of writing this column. I answer a reader’s request and add to…
There are no words that can encompass the human tragedy of the Southern California fires. Thousands of homes destroyed, lives lost and people impacted for the rest of their lives by the awesome power of fire and nature. We must all think of how we can help give our neighbors and fellow citizens of California our…
If a company cleans up after a flood is it ‘construction’ requiring a license? An excellent question to get the answers started. Do you know what limits exist for general contractors who want to use their license for specialty work? Another contractor is ‘fed’ up with confusion over a public works bid… Q: What is the…
Sometimes when it seems there are no options, it is often limited knowledge that causes this dire view. Someone with more experience might have an answer. Experience over time creates ‘experts’. An expert has a greater grasp of the ‘big’ picture than most individuals can ever acquire from outside the process. Two examples of why longevity…
Experience is often the key to unlocking new opportunity. That’s always the case when contractors seek to add a new classification, secure an exam waiver or apply for a new license. A caution for contractors in our final plea, that comes from a workman who is learning the hard way about unlicensed contracting… Q: I’m a…