Kalb's Q&A for Contractors - Week of October 10, 2011
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
Kalb's Q&A for Contractors - Week of October 3, 2011
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
Having many years experience assisting contractors, it’s always a pleasure to hear from them again. In this particular case, my answer will likely be of interest to an unlimited number of contractors. Another contractor knows that the company name you’re using has a direct impact on what kind of business comes through the door…
Kalb's Q&A for Contractors - Week of September 26, 2011
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
You don’t have to get a tattoo when you want a contractor’s license in California, but you do get ‘inked’. That’s often where the trouble starts. An out-of-state builder doesn’t think he needs a license but his lawyer does. Our last contractor inquiry gets a full 100% answer for his ‘ten percent’ question…
Important Notice Regarding State Fund Renewals
State Compensation Insurance Fund has informed Builders Exchanges and the insurance industry about recent changes made within Group Programs.
If your workers compensation insurance policy is with State Fund and a part of the Builders Exchange of Alameda County Group Program 571, beginning October 1st, 2011, a NEW Group Program Number has been issued - now Group 825, Builders Exchange of Alameda County.
Advisory Against Using "Independent Contractors"
By Bruce D. Rudman, Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
Kalb's Q&A for Contractors - Week of September 19, 2011
By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
Like the old school crime drama, Dragnet, the CSLB wants, “just the facts” --including your address changes. Like Detective Joe Friday they now also get your fingerprints! Truth and keeping your information current is your ‘shield’ in avoiding any problems with your contractor’s license. Failure to keep current ‘courts’ potential disaster down the road…