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Many licensed contractors don’t realize that their contractor license may create opportunities to generate additional income beyond traditional construction work. One option that some contractors explore is becoming a Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) for qualified construction businesses. While serving as an RMO is not appropriate for every contractor, it can provide additional income opportunities and

The Federal Trade Commission today issued a proposed order requiring Denver-based HomeAdvisor, Inc. – a company affiliated with Angi, formerly known as “Angie’s List” – to pay up to $7.2 million for using a wide range of deceptive and misleading tactics in selling home improvement project leads to service providers, including small businesses operating in the “gig”

Homeowners are looking for skilled home repair professionals. Service providers – plumbers, remodelers, landscapers, etc. – are looking for customers. That match used to happen through word of mouth or perhaps a sign on a community bulletin board. Now companies like HomeAdvisor collect information about homeowners and then sell those leads to service providers. But an

Demand is sky-high. Supply is worryingly low. What’s the deal with our wood problem? The global demand for lumber has skyrocketed since the world went into lockdown. Consider this stat: Lumber prices have risen by 130 percent since before the COVID-19 pandemic, which makes for an estimated $24,000 difference in the cost of a newly

Every Contractor wants to be paid for the work that they do. Getting paid on time for the work completed is integral to the success of any construction business. Your pay is your livelihood, and the best way to protect your payment as a California construction worker is to develop a consistent collection strategy. The