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July 4, 2009

I was just told by a licensed CA contractor that T&M contracts are not valid in CA (I know, I know, having a license doesn't confer accuracy). I wasn't aware…

July 3, 2009

Just when you think you are gonna pack it all in ,something comes up, or in my case several things happen all, in side of a few hours of one…

July 2, 2009

As a contractor in a litigious state I have always been  stickler for hiring only licensed contractors who provide me with proof of insurance.  Except once....  I hired someone for cash and…

July 2, 2009

If I do a Capital Improvement on a clients home, I am to get a signed cert from them and keep one on file. Now, from my subs..........I am getting…

July 1, 2009

Guys, Everyone at Breaktime has been really helpful with my various stupid homeowner questions. As a "trade", I'd like to offer my assistance with your marketing.  Our company's software application…

June 29, 2009

I hear a lot of talk about 'overhead', 'profit' and 'project management'. They all have varying percentages applied to them. I understand they're importance, but I'm not sure how to…

June 28, 2009

Hi there, I've been working for a custom homebuilder for 5 years now, and have just gone out on my own. Plans for a very nice, multi-tiered deck with screened…

June 28, 2009

Do any of you email estimates?  I know many like to present them in person but sometimes I will email them as I know they job may not really be…

June 27, 2009

Just curious because we just joined the BBB. We now have another thing to talk about.

June 27, 2009

I had a prospect leave a message on my answering machine yesterday. guy is a FAST talker----one of those guys who leaves a phone message like he is actioning off…