When you start a contracting business, it’s not always clear how you should run it to make it successful. There’s a high likelihood that you’ll make a few mistakes, especially as you gain experience. Some mistakes are worse than others, because they make it hard for your business to survive from month to month. With … Read more
For many people, applying for a contractor license is the culmination of years of preparation. Wherever you are in that process, it’s important to know all of the steps involved. With this information, you’ll understand the requirements you have to meet in order to apply for a contractor license in California. Prove Your Experience Before … Read more
As a business owner, you’d be surprised how much the things people say and the way they feel don’t match up. If you’ve ever had to pretend to be happy in the middle of a frustrating situation, you get the idea. But if you can’t read your clients to get a sense of how they … Read more
Building a solid contracting business takes the right kind of attitude. If you’re generally upbeat, you may find it easier to solve problems and avoid stress. If you’re struggling to find reasons to look up, you might create more issues. And your attitude can also spread to the people around you. Here are a few … Read more
If you’ve been wondering whether or not you’re ready for a construction career, there are several ways you can tell. But making a career decision often feels like something you have to hide until you are already most of the way there. Sometimes, if you’re struggling to get to the next step, you just have … Read more
When you work for yourself, you become a big part of your own personal brand. If you want to put yourself and your business in the best possible light, you may need good photography. Research shows that consumers and potential clients expect images to look excellent, and your competition probably already knows this. Here are … Read more
Experts say that you’ll need to practice a new skill a lot in order to master it and remember all the steps in order. Sometimes you have the time to invest, and other times you need to get up to speed quickly. Here are a few ways you can improve your retention, so you can … Read more
As a contracting business owner, you’ll need to carry insurance. And like other expenses you have for your business, you’ll want to get the best deal without compromising on that necessary protection. There are a lot of ways to save money on insurance that allow you to choose the best coverage. Here are a few … Read more
There are many educational paths to working in construction, and apprenticeships can be a popular one. The concept of the apprentice is hundreds of years old, presuming that people who wanted to take up a particular trade would study under an expert for years. At the satisfactory conclusion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice would have … Read more
When property owners look for a contractor for a project, they are often searching for the lowest price. So it’s not entirely surprising that, on occasion, you might interact with a property owner or a contractor who reveals another contractor’s bid in an effort to get you to lower yours. This concept is known as … Read more