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  • How To Keep Business Going As A Contractor During Slow Seasons

    • August 30, 2022
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    Over the past year, we’ve seen how unpredictable life can be. There have been many instances where businesses have been temporarily disrupted due to something outside of their control. Despite the pandemic, there are still good and bad times in business. Even though your business is doing well, it’s still important to prepare for the

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  • In The Know: What Are The Possible Penalties For Unlicensing Contracting?

    • July 12, 2022
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    Unlicensed contracting is a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida, and it can result in up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. If the accused has been convicted of doing business without a license, then they could be charged with a third-degree felony, which carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in

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  • In The Know: What Does The Law Say If One Operates Without A License In Florida?

    • July 5, 2022
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    As you enter the world of Construction in Florida, you need to be licensed under Florida.  Under Florida law, the offense of “Contracting Without a License” can encompass a broad range of conduct related to the construction and home improvement industries. Section 489.127, Florida Statutes, provides as follows: (1) No person shall: (a) Falsely hold himself

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  • Thinking Of Getting Your Florida Electrical Contractor’s License?

    • June 30, 2022
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    If you want to become an electrician in Florida, you need to have a license to practice electrical contracting. Doing so will allow you to legally work in the state.  According to U.S. News World Report, electricians are the #3 job in construction right now. By 2026, there should be 60,100 new positions for electricians,

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  • What Are Construction Defects?

    • June 20, 2022
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    No one wants a construction defect to occur. Construction defects are a headache for builders/contractors and clients, especially if the issue gets brought to a construction defect trial.   It’s a builder or developers or contractor’s job to be on the lookout for construction defects; however, sometimes, defects get overlooked. Real problems arise when defects appear, and no one

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  • Licenses ETC Celebrates 15 years In Business!

    • May 4, 2022
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    Licenses ETC Celebrates 15 years In Business

    On April 2nd, 2022, Licenses Etc. celebrated 15 years of being in business. We have assisted over 9,000 contractors obtain their contractor licenses, formed over 2,000 business entities, and pulled too many credit reports to count. Back in 2007, Licenses Etc. began as a small SW Florida business serving mainly clients from Collier and Lee

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  • General Contractor Vs. Construction Manager

    • April 21, 2022
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    Thinking about a job in the contractor field? There are so many specialties in the world of contracting and there are different levels of the job. For this article, we wanted to talk about general contractors versus construction managers.     Both general contractors and construction managers are often viewed as the head contractor at a

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  • Read Up on the Latest Construction Trends

    • April 18, 2022
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    Donuts. Cupcakes. Open concept homes. The color gray. Trends are a thing that happen in every industry out there, including the construction industry. It’s important for a contractor to keep up-to-date on the latest trends to not only keep up with the times, but to please, impress, and attract a clientele. Some trends stick, some

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  • Benefits of Hiring a General Contractor

    • April 13, 2022
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    Being a contractor is a rewarding job. Contractors get to work on a project, and usually see it from start to finish, and can be proud of the work you put in to create an impressive product. The job is a challenging one, both mentally and physically.  Contractors need good management skills, finance skills, you

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  • Planning for Construction Cost Increases in Your Projects

    • October 10, 2021
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    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 planning for construction cost. These days in construction you’re sure to encounter price increases and labor shortages. Do you know how

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