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
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
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
If you have never run your own business, you might not be sure how to get started. Although there are tons of guides online designed to help you get your business off the ground, it’s not as obvious how to make success easier to achieve. Here are five things you can do. Don’t Make Hasty … Read more
If you’re in the construction business and work on residential or commercial properties, then you may need to be licensed as a class “C” contractor. This guide will help you understand what kind of work requires a Class C license, the time it takes to get your license, what kind of projects you can work … Read more
A California contractor license is necessary to do any construction work in California that costs more than $500. In reality, almost every construction job in the state requires you to have a contractor’s license. Here’s our guide to getting your CSLB contractor license as soon as possible. California Contractor’s License 3-step Guide Getting your CSLB … Read more
In order to get your contractor license in California, you need to be 18 years old, have 4 years experience of journey-level work, you need to pass the CSLB exams and you have to pay all the associated fees to the CSLB. While the process to become a California general contractor is simple, there are … Read more
Are you a contractor performing work in California? Then you need a CSLB Contractor’s License. Although there are a number of contractor’s licenses covering a number of different types of work (like HVAC, plumbing, and so on), the most common type of contractor’s license you’ll need is a Class “B” General Building Contractor’s License. What … Read more
Passing the CSLB Licensing Exams can be extremely difficult for those taking it the first time (or the third or tenth time!). While most contractors will be familiar with most of the questions on the Trade Exam, the Law and Business Exam contains a number of difficult questions that could lead to a failing grade … Read more
If you’re a construction contractor in California working on jobs over $500, you have to have a license with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in order to legally perform work in the state. However, there are a number of different classes of licenses provided by the CSLB, all of which cover different areas … Read more