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Contractors' Licensing in California: The Benefits Beyond Legality

Advantages of California Licensing

Embarking on the journey of contractors licensing in California can feel like preparing for a monumental ascent. It’s not just about fulfilling a legal requirement—it’s about cementing your credibility, enhancing your skill set, and ultimately setting a solid foundation for your business to thrive. But to reach this peak, one needs the right gear, or […]

California Contractors License Renewal: Key Points to Remember

Quick California License Renewal

Navigating through the California contractors license renewal process can be as intricate as charting a course through Northern California’s redwood forests. It requires awareness, precision, and timely actions to ensure your license remains valid, keeping your business legally compliant and operationally sound. Equipping yourself with a Test Mastery Guide and revisiting your License Exam Study […]

CSLB Examines Comp Exemptions

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is turning their attention to contractors who they believe should be carrying workers compensation. In the newsletter article below, the CSLB discusses their plan to look into whether or not a licensee who submitted a workers comp exempt form should actually be carrying a workers comp policy. Right off […]

C-01 Contractors License Proposed Language

C-01 Contractors License Proposed Language

There was a stakeholder meeting at the Contractors State License Board headquarters office today that discussed the C-01 Contractors License Proposed Language. At this meeting they outlined the proposed language for the new classification. It states: “Adopt Section 832.01 Non-Structural Remodel and Repair Contractor (a) A non-structural remodel and repair contractor remodels and repairs existing structures […]

Starting a construction business

Starting a Construction Business

Starting a construction business isn’t easy by any means. There is a lot of planning and steps to take. I’m going to attempt to break it down to the basics. First, what business entity to choose. If you choose a corporation or LLC you’ll want to file your articles of incorporation with the Secretary of […]

Website Redesign

I just completed a website redesign! Our new Home Page is more streamlined and includes direct links to our Complete Study Kits for the most popular contractors license classifications. I also created a “Classifications” button on the main nav bar so that you can find the license classification you are looking for more easily. Don’t […]

cslb aiu vortex

CSLB AIU Vortex

The CSLB AIU Vortex continues to spin. And it’s not a pretty sight! I received an email from one of my readers today and wanted to share it with you. Our conversation went as follows. My fiancé has been undergoing the investigation process with the AIU and it’s looking as though they are going to […]

CSLB Qualifying Experience – Final Part

Conclusion to: CSLB Qualifying Experience – Final Part, I will be discussing the CSLB Qualifying Experience outline and process. Final Part Below are a set of powerpoint slides that were shown at the recent Contractors State License Board Licensing Committee Meeting held at the CSLB office in Sacramento on October 21, 2013. Along the way, […]

cslb undercover sting

CSLB Undercover Sting

CSLB Undercover Sting Leaves Unlicensed Painters Feeling Blue Could the CSLB be adding to the unlicensed activity taking place because of their new application processes? CSLB Undercover Sting in Santa Monica Leaves Unlicensed Painters Feeling Blue Multiple suspects hit with three different legal punches SACRAMENTO — An apartment complex about one mile from the famous […]

Board meeting, Sacramento, CA.

9/16/13 I attended the CSLB Board meeting today and here are a few note worthy items. 1) The CSLB is working with the Highway Patrol to educate some officers on contractors license law. It’s currently a pilot program, but if you are pulled over and have a truck full of construction materials, the officer may […]

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