Construction fraud is real, and it happens more frequently than one may thing. Construction companies and contractors can lose big money on this fraud. Fraud, especially at first, can be hard to spot, especially if a company has many employees, suppliers, and job sites. Often, an owner does not realize the fraud is occurring until

Did you know there’s a difference between a registered contractor and a certified contractor — there is in Florida. According to the Florida DBPR (Department of Business & Professional Regulation, a certified contractor is someone who passed the state licensing examination to become licensed (except in cases of Grandfathering and Endorsement). Certified licensees can work anywhere

If you’re a contractor that just started your own business, you have a lot of competition – you need to do or find something that will make you stand out from the crowd. You have to make yourself known and build your brand in such a way that people will turn to you and trust

Going green isn’t going anywhere. Be prepared to be more green in 2022. Green isn’t just a fleeting trend – it’s here to stay. More and more contractors are incorporating green construction into their work. Younger generations appreciate eco-friendly design and materials. With climate change and pollution being ever-growing problems, people are looking for ways

If you just started your own contracting business, you have a lot to think about – finances and budgets are one of the things that is on your mind. Without a financial plan or budget in place, you will not be able to keep your company afloat. From overhead expenses to payroll, there’s a lot

At Licenses Etc., as a contractor licensing company, we don’t just help our clients get their contractor’s license, we also help people form their business and run their business. What services do we offer? Corporation registration Limited liability company Foreign qualification When forming and running a business, there is a lot of paperwork. We will

If you’re a licensed contractor who wants to start his/her own business, there are certain things you should do, have, or think about that will likely guarantee you will grow your business or create a business that can last long. Get the right systems in place to run your business efficiently. From invoicing and scheduling

The contractor world continues to grow and needs skilled workers. With colleges continuing to skyrocket with tuition, more people are gravitating toward a career in contracting, as they will have little to no debt and a good salary starting out in their careers. With the current contractor labor shortage, it is a great time to enter the

As a Florida contractor, that state requires you to further your education. What does this mean exactly? The state needs you to complete 14 hours of Construction Industry Licensing Board-approved continuing education (CEU) every two years prior to the renewal period for both certified and registered contractors. If you happen to have more than one

Contracting is a huge industry. When a person things of contracting, often times, construction or electrical industries, come to mind. However, there are so many specialties in the world of contracting. Whether you like working with pipes or wood or windows, there is a type of contracting out there to suit a person’s interests and