Homeowners are looking for skilled home repair professionals. Service providers – plumbers, remodelers, landscapers, etc. – are looking for customers. That match used to happen through word of mouth or perhaps a sign on a community bulletin board. Now companies like HomeAdvisor collect information about homeowners and then sell those leads to service providers. But an …

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Why should you, a construction business owner, consider incorporation? Oftentimes, people believe the default to be sole proprietorship. So, why should a construction professional look into incorporation? What are the benefits? Anyone who goes into business should incorporate, but this is especially the case for those in the construction business. Because of the many ways …

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Before we jump into what an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is and why it is required by law, we want to let you know that we are here to help if you do not have these programs in place yet. We can provide you with IIPP templates that you can use to get …

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Are you having trouble finding the employees you need to meet customer demand and effectively grow your business? If so, you’re not alone. America is experiencing an unprecedented skilled labor shortage — and it’s preventing a number of home improvement and repair businesses from reaching their full potential. Construction is expected to add jobs at …

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Before we can understand what a waiver of subrogation is, we should first discuss the rights of subrogation. What does subrogate even mean? Subrogation refers to one party stepping into the shoes of another party and assuming the second party’s rights and responsibilities. It essentially allows one party to take the place of another and is extremely …

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It’s sad but true. Most California Contractors are either overpaying for insurance they do not need or they are paying unnecessary fees. This is true for both Workers Compensation and General Liability Insurance. Why? It’s simple. Most brokers are lazy and simply auto renew their clients without searching out the newest insurance options. Of course, …

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