The Best Tools and Software for California Contractors

As a contractor in California, managing jobs, finances, and client communication can be difficult. Luckily, there are a variety of applications and tools available to make your work more efficient and manageable.  Applications and tools are available to make your work more efficient and manageable. By embracing these tools and learning to use them to … Read more

Do I Need A Contractor License As A Handyman?

If you’re a handyman, do you need a contractor’s license to work in California? What can happen if you are caught doing unlicensed handyman work? The answer is not always straightforward, as it depends on the type of work you will be performing. In this article, we will help you understand everything about handyman services … Read more

Do You Need Insurance As A Contractor In California?

As a contractor in California, you might be wondering whether you need to have insurance. The short answer is yes – you do. While it may seem like an unnecessary expense, insurance can help protect you against things that are outside of your control, especially on dangerous job sites. The California Contractors State License Board … Read more

How to Get a C-36 Plumbing Contractor’s License in California

In order to become a licensed plumbing contractor in California, you must fulfill certain requirements and follow certain steps.  This article will walk you through obtaining a C-36 plumbing contractor’s license in California. What Is A C-36 Plumbing Contractor’s License? A license known as a C-36 plumbing contractor’s license enables people and organizations to carry … Read more

Electrical Contractors Insurance: Do You Need It?

As an electrical contractor, you face unique risks every day when you suit up, drink your coffee and get to wiring.  Whether it’s the dangers of working with electricity or the simple possibility of your apprentice forgetting to lock the van filled with $50,000 in equipment. The bottom line is this: if you’re an electrician, … Read more

How to Build a Reliable Career in Construction

If you’ve been thinking about starting a career in construction, you should know that there is a lot of potential in the industry. But if you’re planning to stay in for the next 30 years or more, you’re going to need to make some good decisions from the beginning. Here are a few choices that … Read more

5 Ways to Improve Your Contracting Business Productivity

For your contracting business, productivity is the way that you keep the money rolling in. The trouble is that knowing the best way to be productive isn’t always obvious. If you’re new to running a business, you might not know the most efficient routes to increase productivity without running yourself into the ground. Here are … Read more