SAFETY TIPS FOR CONTRACTORS
When a person thinks of a contractor, the image of a person with a hardhat usually comes to mind. There’s a reason for this…a contractor’s job can be a dangerous one! Contractors are surrounded by a number of potentially dangerous items, including: large machinery, blades, sharp objects, glass, chemicals, and ladders (to name a few). […]
WHAT PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A CONTRACTOR
You just got your Florida contractor’s license. Congrats! By working with Licenses, Etc., you were able to get through the license application process easily and quickly. Now it’s time to get to work! Since you just got your license you’re either a new contractor, or new to contractor work in Florida, which means you are […]
FLORIDA CONTRACTORS TESTING DATE CHANGES
As you begin to study and plan for your contractors licensing testing, please note the following changes have been made to testing dates. This goes into effect as of August 2016. The following categories will be moved from Wednesday testing to Tuesday testing. Reporting times are at 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Building Contractors – […]
IT’S ANNUAL REPORT TIME
It’s that time of year again! Annual reports are due by May 1st. This day is approaching quickly! An annual report must be filed each year for your business to maintain an “active status.” If this report is not received by this date, the state will add a $400 fine to the standard fees. If […]
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM WI-FI HACKERS
The following article about Wi-fi hackers appeared first on Business Technology Insight, LLC. For more information , please visit www.businesstechnologyinsight.com. We found some great information we would like to share that can help anyone out, including people in the construction industry. Please see below for a great article on how to protect yourself from Wi-Fi hackers no […]
6 WAYS TO GAIN AN EDGE IN CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES
The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. We found some great information we would like to share about the construction industry. Please see below for a great article […]
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS POSTER SCAM
DBPR has received notification of an employee rights poster scam targeting licensees. If you receive a suspicious letter from someone claiming to be the Florida Human Resources Compliance regarding a fine, please file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office. This above notice is posed to the home page of the DBPR and can be […]
CONGRATULATIONS, DECEMBER LICENSEES!
Congratulations to the following Licenses, Etc. clients and licensees who were approved in December: GEORGIA Dennis Rome at Pinnacle Commercial Development, Inc. dba Pinnacle Commercial Contracting, Inc. in Toms River, NJ ARIZONA Michael Michalski at A Son’s Construction, Inc. in Muncie, IN FLORIDA Michael Griffin at Griffin Insulation, Inc. in North Palm Beach, FL Richard Sisk at […]
GROWTH IN FLORIDA CONTRACTOR JOBS
Many of Florida’s professions that are licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation demonstrated industry growth in 2015. According to a report released by their department on December 31st, 2015, there were four professions that saw the greatest increase in licenses issued for 2015 – Certified Public Accountants, Barbers & Cosmetology, Real Estate, […]
NEW YEAR, SAME SCAM ABOUT THE ANNUAL REPORT
As we are about to begin the New Year, it is very important to be aware that your annual report for your business needs to be filed between January 1st and May 1st every year. If the annual report is not filed by May 1st, you will need to pay a $400 late fee to […]