Air quality is a regular concern in construction, but especially during wildfire season. Poor air quality minimizes your visibility, but it can also make you sick if you are exposed to it for long hours throughout the day. If you still have to work outside, even when the weather’s smoky, you need to protect yourself. … Read more
Every now and then, you may find animals on the construction site. Sometimes, a runaway pet looks for shelter. In other cases, it’s wild animals you have to worry about. You don’t want to get hurt, and you want to avoid hurting them as well. Here are a few things that you should know if … Read more
If you’re good at money management, you might think that there is no reason to hire an accountant for your contracting business. Some business owners don’t, especially in the first few years when they’re working to get established. But there are reasons you may want to hire one, especially if you struggle to keep your … Read more
When you run a contracting business, you’ll spend a lot of your time completing projects for clients. Unfortunately, that isn’t all you need to keep your business going. If you’re not able to spend enough time on office tasks, the flow for your business could come crashing to a halt. Here are a few ways … Read more
Before you start your contracting business, one of the things you’ll have to think about is how you want to structure it. Some contractors prefer to use a sole proprietorship or S Corp. Others want to create a C Corp. In any case, you should consider incorporating so that you can protect yourself and your … Read more
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