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Social Media Dos and Dont’s as a Contractor
- April 28, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
No CommentsThese days, a business pretty much needs a social media presence to be successful. However, you must use social media correctly if you want your business to grow and flourish. Here are some dos and don’ts of social media to remember as a contractor to help your business succeed. Use your social media to market your business, not your personal life. You want to
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How to Stand Out as a Contractor
- April 21, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
There’s a lot of contractors out there, so how do you stand out among them? Well, thankfully, there is a lack of skilled workers right now, so if you are skilled and hardworking, you will likely find work easily. However, you still want to market yourself in a way so that you continue to easily
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A Subcontractor’s Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Paid
- April 19, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information on graffiti. They’re everywhere – those colorful and sometimes not so nice drawings on building walls and fences. And they’re not so
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Annual reports are due by May 1st
- April 16, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
Only a few weeks away! Annual reports are due by May 1st. An annual report must be filed each year for your business to maintain an “active status.” If this report is not received by May 1st, the state of Florida will add a $400 fine to the standard fees. If the report isn’t filed by
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How to Find Help as a Contractor
- April 14, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
If you are a contractor, your business likely started small, but over time you have worked hard to build a clientele and your projects and client base are growing, which can be hard for you to keep up. You naturally will get to a point where you will need to hire help, which would be
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How to Network as a Contractor
- April 12, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
After you get licensed as a contractor, you don’t just magically get jobs and clients. You need to put yourself out there and connect with others in the industry while also marketing yourself. It’s always a good idea to network, even if these individuals are technically your “competition.” Your local competition knows the current market
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It’s Time to File Your Annual Report in North Carolina
- April 7, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
It’s that time of year again! Annual reports in North Carolina are due April 15th for LLCs, most corporations, and other business entities. Note: Any 2021 Annual Reports and fees will not be considered delinquent if received by June 15th. However, it is encouraged that you to file online by April 15th. We try to contact each one of our clients, but our list is getting long! Can you
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How to Use Social Media to Connect with Clients
- April 6, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
As a contractor, if you’re not on social media these days…you’re behind. Every industry has found a way to share and sell their services across social media platforms, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when it wasn’t possible to meet or chat with clients face to face. Whether in a global pandemic or not, social media is
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Licenses, Etc. Celebrates 14 Years of Helping Contractors
- April 2, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog, Florida Contractor License
At Licenses, Etc., we’re celebrating our 14th anniversary! April 2nd marks 14 years since we opened our doors as a contractor licensing company based in Florida. Since 2007, we have delivered the best service in our industry to contractors. We have helped thousands of Florida contractors, and contractors in other states, get their licenses and form and/or
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Is a Carpenter Different than a General Contractor?
- March 26, 2021
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
A carpenter is not a general contractor but is usually employed by one. Often, they are a sub-contractor. However, a carpenter can be a type of contractor. General contractors provide carpenters, and other workers, with jobs to do and instructions and oversee projects. In Florida, you may need a contractor’s license to work ad a carpenter depending on what you do during a
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