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Contractors typically focus on networking, referrals, and showcasing quality work to get new projects and drive business growth. Another strategy for business development is to add community involvement to your toolkit. When you participate in local causes, organizations, and events, you feel good, and it’s a smart business strategy that builds trust, increases visibility, and strengthens your construction brand.  Community Engagement Matters Construction is integral to the Continue Reading...

Trust and accountability are critical in construction. That’s where Contract Bonds come into play. Whether bidding on a public job or working on a private project, Contract Bonds help ensure that the work will be completed as agreed, providing protections for contractors and project owners. Bid on Jobs, Fulfill Your Obligations Contract Bonds are a financial guarantee that a contractor will fulfill their obligations under a construction contract. Often a requirement, project own Continue Reading...

Your principal construction work is in Nevada, but you’ve been asked to work on a project in California. Or, as a contractor, you work both in Washington State and Oregon. When working in different states, it’s important to understand the requirements of each state so your business remains in compliance regarding licensing, insurance, and surety bonds. Following, we discuss a few examples to illustrate what is required when crossing state lines to work. Construction Work in Cal Continue Reading...

Most states require employers with employees to carry Workers’ Compensation to respond to on-the-job injuries and illnesses. To get on a project, contractors typically have to show proof of Workers’ Compensation insurance. But what happens if you’re self-employed but still need to demonstrate that Workers’ Comp is in place? That’s where a Ghost policy comes into play. Let’s look at how each policy works. Inside Workers’ Compensation Insurance for C Continue Reading...

No matter how great a job you do on a project, it’s hard to bat a 1000. Some clients are challenging and never pleased. In some cases, things go wrong, and no matter what you do to right the ship, the client can’t get past what happened and voices dissatisfaction with a bad review. Here are some tips on how to address a bad review. The most important thing is not to ignore it.  Take a Minute Before You Respond No one likes reading negative reviews. You put in a lot of Continue Reading...