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Congratulations to our January Contractor of the Month, Mike Urquizo, license #1017024.   Mike decided to become a contractor because building and creating is in his blood! Seeing his work bring smiles to his client’s faces motivates him every day.         He says the biggest hurdle faced when starting out as a contractor was bidding on jobs correctly and understanding customers’ expectations.   Challenges do not end after becomi Continue Reading...

Contractors can once again apply for financial assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The most recent COVID-19 relief package that went into effect on December 28, 2020, allotted an additional $284 billion to fund the program. While many of the logistics remain the same, there are significant updates contractors need to know:  Eligibility: PPP loans in round two are only available to the following businesses: Businesses that employ 300 or less employees (reduced Continue Reading...

Congratulations to our December Contractor of the Month, Rob Roy Cesar, license #827375. Website: https://app.photobucket.com/u/robroyc711/a/b591b740-c598-488b-90d1-782d73abdba0?mode=slideshow Rob decided to become a contractor because he loves helping people fix and “beautify” their homes   He says the biggest hurdle he faced when first starting out as a contractor was building his client base and searching for the tastiest coffee and donuts near the home of Continue Reading...

2020 was unquestionably challenging, especially for small businesses. Outlooks for early 2021 have COVID-19 related challenges remaining prevalent. For contractors the prolonged shutdowns, layoffs and personal financial hardships have forged a strong decrease in demand for services.   This makes thoroughly auditing and revamping current marketing strategies imperative to contractors looking ahead to the New Year. The need to optimize ROI and ensure efforts are reaching their target Continue Reading...

On November 10, 2020, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the CSLB’s emergency renewal fee increases and filed the action with the Secretary of State. The fee increases will go into effect January 1, 2020.   Who is affected: The fee increases are specific to renewals. There is no fee increase for contractors that are: Applying for an original license in a single classification. Applying to replace a responsible managing officer or employee. Applying for a hom Continue Reading...