The CSLB home improvement salesperson registration law will change on January 1, 2016. Of all the laws and rules and regulations the CSLB could be working to change, they decided to do something about HIS registrations. What about the myriad of underground regulations the CSLB has created regarding the licensure of targeted classifications? Press releases […]
So who should certify your CSLB experience and who shouldn’t? And how should your trade experience be outlined on the license application. Other questions are: How many certifiers do I need? Can my dad, mom, uncle, or brother be my certifier? These are common questions that I’m asked all the time. And although it seems […]
I’m often asked, pretty much daily, what should an applicant do when they are dealing with a critical classification application under review. 2021 Update… The cslb is no longer classifying certain trades as “critical.” Although the A-Eng and G-General Bldg trades are still scrutinize more than others. If you are applying for the C10 Electrical, […]
Continuing my research in comparing an S corporation to a sole proprietor, I found this article on nolo.com that discusses how to pay yourself, other officers, and shareholders. S Corporations and Salaries: How much should I pay myself? An S corporation (also called a Subchapter S corporation) is a small corporation that has elected to be taxed […]
I’m asked all the time if a new contractor should be a sole proprietor (sole owner) or a corporation. I’m currently a sole owner but have been incorporated in the past. I’ve been thinking of incorporating again for the possible tax benefits and personal liability protection and thought I’d do a little research. Below is […]
I found a great article on ElectricianTalk.com that discusses the benefits of becoming a Master Electrician. It provides some great advice and helpful information. 5 Benefits of Becoming a Master Electrician Once you’ve worked as a journeyman electrician for a few years and gotten some skills under your belt, you may start to consider taking […]
If you are having problems with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), you should contact your State Representative. Below is a letter I received from my Rep back in 2013 in response to a complaint I filed. As you’ll see, they contacted the CSLB on my behalf. My take-away from this letter is that they […]
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 […]
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) states that unlicensed contracting is part of California’s estimated annual $60 to $140 billion dollar underground economy. These individuals and businesses do not pay taxes, have general liability insurance or license surety bonds. The CSLB also believes that it is not unusual for them to be involved in other […]
The CSLB may be taking notes (knowingly? or unknowingly?) out of Germany’s Gestapo playbook. Wikipedia says, in part: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestapo “The basic Gestapo law passed by the government in 1936 gave the Gestapo carte blanche to operate without judicial review—in effect, putting it above the law.[13] The Gestapo was specifically exempted from responsibility to administrative courts, where citizens normally could […]
