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  • Congratulations, February 2017 Licensees!

    • March 7, 2017
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    licenses, etc.

      Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients who were approved in February: Steven Coppedge at Total Electric LLC. in Sanford, FL Gregory Soucy at BOJ Construction LLC in Plymouth, MA Michael Bowman at R.S. Construction of Southwest Florida, LLC dba Ray Smith Excavating in Port Charlotte, FL Cesar De Luna at M & J Consulting Group,

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  • 2017 GEORGIA ANNUAL REGISTRATION SEASON IS HERE

    • March 2, 2017
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    Georgia Secretary of State’s annual registration season for 2017 is from January 1 to April 1. If your annual registration and payment are not postmarked by the April 1 deadline, you will be fined a $25 late filing penalty fee. To keep your entity in “good standing” with the Office of Secretary of State, it is

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  • IF YOU’RE ACTIVE, KEEP IT COVERED

    • February 20, 2017
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    • Category: Blog, Contractor Information, Florida Contractor License, Georgia Contractor License, Insurance
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    compensation

    It’s no secret to contractors that when you’re on a jobsite, it’s extremely important to ensure that your general liability and worker’s compensation insurances are sufficient and up-to-date.  But, one thing that is often overlooked by new licensees, or even veteran contractors who are not actively engaged on projects, is that the State’s insurance coverage

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  • PROTECT YOURSELF FROM WI-FI HACKERS

    • March 21, 2016
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    • Category: Contractor Information
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    The following article about Wi-fi hackers appeared first on Business Technology Insight, LLC.  For more information , please visit www.businesstechnologyinsight.com. We found some great information we would like to share that can help anyone out, including people in the construction industry. Please see below for a great article on how to protect yourself from Wi-Fi hackers no

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  • FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FIFTH EDITION) DELAYED

    • January 15, 2016
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    florida building code

    On November 19th, we posted a blog on our website to inform you about two surveys being conducted by the University of Central Florida. The Florida Building Commission teamed up with the university to get some input on the delayed issues in the fifth edition of the Florida Building Code. To see our full blog

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  • COMPUTER BASED TESTING

    • October 30, 2015
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    Since November of 2012, the DBPR has slowly moved select trade exams to computer based testing. This allows applicants to schedule their exams quickly and also offers a greater availability for locations at which an applicant can take them. The DBPR has a contracted vendor, Pearson Vue, who administers the exams daily. To see a

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  • CONSTRUCTION FINANCIAL STABILITY BOND

    • October 6, 2015
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    contractors

    Are you one of the individuals who had to purchase a bond due to your credit score? Did you know that at the time your score raises above a FICO score of 660+, you will no longer need that bond? When applying for a new license or the transfer of an existing license under the

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  • CONGRATULATIONS, SEPTEMBER LICENSEES!

    • October 2, 2015
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    Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients and licensees who were approved in September: OHIO Salvatore Alfonso at ANS Advanced Network Services, LLC in Bradenton, FL ALABAMA Christopher Andrews at Network Cabling Infrastructures, Inc. in Duluth, GA FLORIDA Kenneth Hartem, Jr. at Naples Marine Construction LLC in Naples, FL Kyle Sawchuck at Kyle Sawchuk Architect, P.A., Inc.

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  • IS REVOCATION IMMINENT?

    • September 15, 2015
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    revocation

    Failure to file an annual report can lead to the revocation of your business. Every business owner should know that this is the case. Every year you must file an annual report to remain an active company. The annual report allows you to update your records with the state, with actions such as: update your

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  • GRANDFATHERING DEADLINE FOR CONTRACTORS FAST APPROACHING!

    • September 3, 2015
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    contractors

    In May of 2012 for construction candidates and 2013 for electrical license holders, Governor Rick Scott approved House Bills which allows Registered Contractors in the State of Florida to “grandfather” their Registered Contractor’s license into a State Certified license. The deadline for contractors to request this is fast approaching and it is not certain yet

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