Hackers Find Construction Contractors Data An Attractive Target
For many contractors, technology is making your business more efficient and profitable. The future is no longer something to look forward to. It’s here now and it’s not going away. Unfortunately, there is another side to technology that makes you vulnerable and for many contractors it’s overlooked until it’s too late – cybersecurity. Contractors are […]
Are You In Compliance With California’s New Independent Contractors Law
On January 1, 2020, many independent construction contractors began to feel the impact of California’s new law as it requires employers to treat contract workers as employees unless it can be proved the work they do meets exemption requirements. Ultimately, California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) prevents independent contractors from working, “independently.” This could have serious […]
Top 10 Contractor Resolutions For 2020
Welcome to 2020! Millions of American’s have made New Year’s resolutions or at a minimum have set some personal goals for the new year. While many resolutions are personal (like joining the gym, eating better, losing a bad habit, or just wanting to be a better person), many business owners also make resolutions for their […]
Winter Weather Safety For Outdoor Contractors
Winter Weather Safety For Outdoor Contractors The winter months can bring virtually any kind of weather, and you don’t want to be unprepared when cold, wet weather hits your worksite. While each season has its own set of issues, winter is the most unpredictable and potentially dangerous time of the year. High winds, cold rain, […]
Don’t Bid Low On Contracts That Hurt Your Contracting Business
Don’t Bid Low On Contracts That Hurt Your Contracting Business According to the Small Business Administration, nearly 75% of business startups fail within five years, and the majority of failures happen in the first year. In the construction contracting world, it’s not any easier when contractors are low bidding jobs, so they have work. However, […]
Why Networking Is Vital To The Success Of Your Contracting Business
Why Networking Is Vital To The Success Of Your Contracting Business As a contractor, one of the best and most long-term efficient forms of marketing your business is networking. Networking will help your sales, referrals, and even your personal development as you grow as a business owner. It is a valuable way to expand your […]
Independent Contractors: Important Regulations You Don’t Want To Violate
If you’re like many independent contractors, you started a business because you either had to or you felt your skills were worth more money than an employer would pay you. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to running a contracting business than just bidding for jobs and completing the work. There are numerous laws and […]
Why You Shouldn’t Rent Your Contractors License
If you’ve been approached to rent your contracting license to a company that doesn’t have one, you should think hard before doing it. If someone solicits you to rent them your license, your first question should be, is it legal? The answer: No, it’s not! In most states, you must have direct control and supervision […]
How Can A Contractor Find The Right Employees?
Hiring an employee is a risky proposition for a contractor. We’ve all hired someone who we thought was the perfect fit only to discover a few months later it was a terrible decision. The worst part is it took time and money to train someone and now that investment is gone. Is there anything you […]
Fall Safety Precautions
It’s fall and that means the weather can change fast. One day it’s in the 70’s and the next it’s in the low 40’s. This time of year, the sun starts to disappear faster and faster and trees are losing their leaves. Weather isn’t the only thing that changes. So does the way you do […]
