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How Long Does the CSLB Application Process Really Take?

One of the first questions I hear from contractor license applicants is: How long is this going to take? When…

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How Long Does the CSLB Application Process Really Take?

One of the first questions I hear from contractor license applicants is: How long is this going to take? When

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Phil Cocciante

License Guru

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The Limits of Working Unlicensed

You can do some construction work in California without a contractor license. But the key word is some! California’s minor-work

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Phil Cocciante

License Guru

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Contract Bonds Made More Accessible Through License Guru Bonding

Through License Guru Bonding, contractors and service providers have access to an online application process for contract bonds through Merchants

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Phil Cocciante

License Guru

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Planning Ahead: How to Add Contractor License Classifications in California

Have you ever thought about how your contracting business today may not look the same five years from now? Maybe

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Phil Cocciante

License Guru

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PSI Contractor Exam Guide for California Applicants

Getting your contractor license application approved by the California Contractors State License Board is a major step, but for most

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Phil Cocciante

License Guru

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3 Things Every Contractor Entrepreneur Should Do to Protect Their California License

Most contractors work hard to get licensed. They study for the exam, gather their experience documentation, complete the application, deal

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Phil Cocciante

License Guru

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