Besides specializing in Affordable Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Health Insurance for California Contractors, we also believe it’s important to keep you up to date on the changing laws and important issues that impact you as a California Contractor.  This month’s BLOG Post is an important one and one that we encourage all business owners …

Checklist For Developing a Mandatory Vaccination Policy in California Read More »

Let’s be honest. Trying to figure out the difference between independent contractors and employees and when to use 1099s and W-2s can be confusing and overwhelming.  It is important that you have a basic understanding of how to classify workers, even if you have a payroll service or accountant to do the heavy lifting when it …

When are independent contractors considered employees & when do I have to provide workers compensation insurance? Read More »

It’s a sad but growing trend. California contractors not complying with the proper advertising guidelines from the CSLB are getting fined and we are hearing about these fines from some of our clients. As a service to our clients and to those interested in reading the guidelines and ensuring they stay compliant, we have provided …

CSLB Advertising Guidelines For Calfornia Contractors Read More »

Demand is sky-high. Supply is worryingly low. What’s the deal with our wood problem? The global demand for lumber has skyrocketed since the world went into lockdown. Consider this stat: Lumber prices have risen by 130 percent since before the COVID-19 pandemic, which makes for an estimated $24,000 difference in the cost of a newly …

Lumber is ridiculously expensive right now. Here’s why — and what you should do Read More »

Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the …

MARCH UPDATE – PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Read More »

Every Contractor wants to be paid for the work that they do. Getting paid on time for the work completed is integral to the success of any construction business. Your pay is your livelihood, and the best way to protect your payment as a California construction worker is to develop a consistent collection strategy. The …

A Consistent Collection Strategy = Your Path to Payment Read More »