As a general contractor, you wear many hats (or helmets, if you want to keep your job) – construction expert, business owner, marketing professional, logistics maestro, engineering authority, and so on – all of which require knowledge and experience with a variety of fields. While the beauty of general contracting is that you don’t need … Read more
Introduction “Does a contractor have to pull permits?” is a question that every contractor runs into at some point early on in their careers. Given the legal ramifications of running afoul of local codes and regulations, it’s no wonder this is a question that gives many a new contractor cause for pause. So – are … Read more
Introduction Looking to start selling home improvement contracts? You’re gonna need a CSLB license for that. In this article, we’ll take a look at CSLB licenses for home improvement salespeople (or HIS): what they are, who needs them, and how you can get one right now. What Is A Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS)? So what … Read more
Whether you’re a homeowner looking to refresh the tile in your bathroom or you’re the CEO of a Fortune 500 company looking to expand your company’s data center assets, you need contractors to do the job. But finding a good contractor to do the job is a tough thing to do. First, you have to … Read more
As a general contractor, you have a billion things you need to be thinking about every day – but what’s more important than growing your business? The reality for general contractors is that most – if not all – of your jobs come via word of mouth, and the only way to conjure up some … Read more
Just got your CSLB Class B License and are ready to strike out on your own as a general contractor? First off, congratulations! Becoming a CSLB-certified general contractor is no joke, and you’ve worked hard to get to this point. Now you’re ready to start taking on jobs – a process that can be both … Read more
Just moved to California as a contractor and need your CSLB license – as any contractor does – to start doing construction work in the State? Or maybe you’re a fresh-faced 18-year-old, who sees a career in construction in the future, and you are looking for the path to making that a reality. In any … Read more
Are you an experienced contractor who has just moved to California and wants to start working right away? Or maybe you’re just starting out in the construction industry and you need to get work experience? In either case, the thought has probably crossed your mind – do you really need to get your own California … Read more
If you’re a contractor somewhere in the U.S., you’ve probably thought about the potential for obtaining multiple contractors licenses, across multiple states. In theory, it sounds great: more licenses means the potential for more profit – but does reality match our initial thought process? Is it worth it to get multiple state contractors’ licenses? Let’s … Read more
Are you a construction professional in California – or a construction professional in another state and looking to move to California for work? Then you’ll need a California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) contractor’s license to perform any job with a value over $500! But what kind of license do you need to legally perform … Read more