Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of August 24, 2015
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
What is ‘lost’ can be found! An Oregon contractor heads south alone, and while you may be a ‘stud’ contractor in another state it’s a little harder to make the same claim for work in California…
Close the Sale or Close the File
from Joe Diliberto
If you've heard the any of the following statements from prospects, then keep reading to learn more about how to determine when to walk away and when to continue investing time and energy.
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of August 17, 2015
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
Not paying taxes is a no, no and that’s the unfortunate answer required in our first Q&A. While reciprocity is a benefit for licensed CA contractors, there are still some ‘general’ rules that can’t be skipped. Another questioner is ‘floored’ by news that he will be required to have the appropriate contractor’s license and appropriate classification to ‘seal’ the deal…
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of August 10, 2015
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
The rules are complex and contractors would be hard-pressed to know them all. Do you know if the guy installing your kitchen appliances needs a license? When is it ‘handy’ to not hire a licensed contractor in California? But first, we help a General get his ‘stuff’ together for the “C-42”…
IRS Tax Tips for Starting a Business
When you start a business, a key to your success is to know your tax obligations. You may not only need to know about income tax rules, but also about payroll tax rules. Here are five IRS tax tips that can help you get your business off to a good start.