A handyman is a person who can perform a lot of “odd” jobs. However, is a handyman certified and licensed to do this work? Is it illegal to do handyman jobs?   Unfortunately, there isn’t a contractor license that exists that allows a person to do it all. You can’t get a license to fix a

At Licenses, Etc., we help contractors get their license in Florida and other states. In this article, we wanted to share brief descriptions of different types of contractor occupations defined by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR).     Contractor – Overall, this “contractor” defines a person who is qualified and responsible for a project contracted for and “means, except as exempted in this part,

At Licenses Etc., we don’t just help people get their contractor’s license in Florida. We also help people get their contractor’s licenses in other states including Georgia.   If you’re looking to get your contractor license in Georgia, we can help you through the entire contractor license application. The contractor licensing application process can be tricky and

As a contractor, you know how important it is to be properly licensed in the state of Florida or Georgia. You’ve invested in your career by getting this license. You can expand your career and this investment in yourself by joining a trade organization.   Belonging to a trade organization has many benefits that can help you

Working as an unlicensed contractor is illegal in Florida. In fact, it’s a criminal offense. It’s not worth risking your career, finances, or jail time over, especially since our team at Licenses, Etc. can help you get your license fast and easy.   The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has a hotline and a mobile

A good, successful contractor or construction company isn’t just about quality skills, experience, and a finished product. A contractor/owner must create a good work culture for the entire team. Without a good work culture, projects won’t get completed, things would fall apart, communication would be lost, and jobs wouldn’t be done well.  You want your workers/employees to be proud to

At Licenses Etc., we take pride in sharing relevant and important contractor and contractor licensing information with our clients and community. For this article, we wanted to share some information regarding contractor licensing: A person that performs contracting without being licensed as a contractor can be charged with a 1st degree misdemeanor for the 1st

Many people ask about local business tax receipts formerly known as Occupational Licenses: A local business tax receipt is not a license at all. It is non regulatory tax by which a local government grants the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession or occupation. A person who holds a local business tax