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
As temperatures rise across California and air-conditioning puts a greater strain on the state’s power grid, the likelihood of power outages increases – especially in the hotter months. Contractors need to be prepared for possible blackouts or brownouts on their job sites. Just because the power’s out doesn’t mean clients become less demanding or that … Read more
Site shutdowns can happen for any number of reasons – loss of funding, safety issues, natural disasters, political issues, and so on. A site shutdown that is beyond your control is an inevitability for contractors – it’s a matter of “when” , not “if”. When you’re not on site, any number of things can happen. … Read more
Budgeting for a construction project nowadays seems like an impossible task. There are constant changes in supply, material costs seem to keep rising, and projects themselves seem to be getting more and more complex. However, it is possible to stick to your budget throughout the process – it just requires a consistent focus on the … Read more