Do you know the difference between a W-2 and a 1099? These are different types of employment and you want to make sure which one you are, especially during tax season so you are filing properly. If you are being paid by a W-2, you, as the employee, are legally employed by the company, which

You cannot be a contractor legally in Florida without a contractor license. If you get caught, there are consequences. It is a criminal offense in Florida where you can face misdemeanor or felony charges. In Florida, there are nine ways to commit the crime of practicing unlicensed contracting. You just need to do and get

Looking for a credit report for your Florida contractor’s license? We can help. In the state of Florida, you need to provide a credit report to work a State Certified Contractor, the Department of Business & Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Construction Industry Licensing Board. As an applicant, you need to provide credit reports for yourself and

Technology is changing in every field, including the construction industry. There are lots of new tech trends in the construction industry which will change the future of the field itself. Here’s some technology being used: Self-healing concrete – This concrete would add years to a building’s life and help people financially. When water enters the

Inspections, of any kind, keep us safe and keep us on track with the task at hand. You want to know the work your doing is being done according to plan and meeting standards and regulations. Inspections should be done throughout the entire construction project on many different things. What goes on during inspections? Making

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 what you can do if you miss a lien deadline.  Do not hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If we

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 how who recovers legal fees in a proposal for settlement.  Do not hesitate to call us here at Licenses, Etc.! If

Homes. Office buildings. Studios. Hotels. Theme Parks. Golf courses. Retail shops. What do all these buildings have in common? They all have plumbing. Modern plumbing is essential to everyday life, and plumbers are in demand. A career in plumbing can be very rewarding as plumbers will always find clients and get paid well. What does

There’s a lot of types of contractors, and all specialties need skilled workers. One type of contracting you can consider is being a sheet metal contractor. What is a sheet metal contractor? According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations, a sheet metal contractor is defined as a contractor whose services are unlimited

In states with warm weather, people will always need air conditioners and air conditioners will always need to be installed or repaired. To work on ACs, you need to be a HVAC-A contractor. What is a HVAC-A contractor? According to the Florida Department of Business & Regulation, a specialty contractor is a contractor “is a