The Four Basic Types of Insurance for a Subcontractor
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] As a new subcontractor, you might think that whoever you contract under will have a general liability insurance policy or some other insurance coverage that covers you. You may […]
Liability Insurance for Plumbers
As a plumber, it’s your responsibility to ensure that water and waste flows smoothly in an out of any building you work in. Knowing the details concerning piping and drainage is vital in your business. Fixing a leaking faucet may seem easy, but even the easiest tasks leave you exposed to various risks. Too many […]
HVAC Contractor’s Liability Insurance
Are you an independent HVAC Contractor? If so, you may be required to have liability insurance for your practice, something you might have overlooked if you came from a larger company and started your own business. Liability insurance protects HVAC contractors from claims that can be filed after a client or third party sustains an injury, experiences damage to their property, and the costs of defending yourself in civil court whenever a claim is made against you. Every type of claim can heave significant financial costs onto your business, straining your ability to keep up operations from day to day.
How to go From Hobby to Full Carpentry Business
It was during high school when you started in the carpentry program. You spent time learning to use power tools and hand tools. Next, you took classes where you learned about OSHA and the building codes you would need in a business. Then, you took the most boring class, the history of carpentry from Stone […]
Getting the Mini Excavator for Your Small Construction Business
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Congratulations! You’ve gotten to the stage of your business where it’s time to get your own excavator rather than using a rental or whole rental fleet every time. However, when you started looking […]
Why a Business Plan is a Must Have Resource For Businesses Seeking Insurance
Maybe you’re a long-time independent contractor looking to expand the services you offer. Perhaps you’re an investor with a big idea and enough gumption to try and turn that idea into reality. At any rate, the first step on the path is creating a business plan. Not only does this keep you on track […]
Employee vs Sub Contractor
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0|0px|27px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Smaller contractors generally have a limited understanding of how classifying workers as either employees or subcontractors affect the various types of insurance. This simple distinction can land you in proverbial quicksand […]
What Not To Do After a Car Wreck
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0|0px|31.7969px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”5px|0px|15.8906px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Car insurance is the most common form of insurance, and a must have for all vehicles, private or commercial. This is because it is mandatory by law. Car insurance […]
Types of insurance for the owner of any residential property
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.9″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] There are three main types of insurance for the owner of any residential property. The most familiar and common is general Homeowner’s Insurance. This is the largest segment of the property industry, as […]
In the Crosshairs: Contractor’s General Liability Part 1
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] The number seven has long been associated with good fortune; visitors to Las Vegas dream of getting them lined up on their favorite slot machine. However, while Lady Luck often shines upon the number seven, her […]
Excavation Contractors Risk
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0px|54px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”27px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Working in construction can be rewarding both financially and in terms of job satisfaction. If you are a true artesian contractor who takes pride in his work and treats clients with respect and honesty […]
Why Do Drywall Contractors Need General Liability
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] You are really good at your trade and you are a professional at drywall installation, but there are many things that can go wrong on a workplace that are beyond your control. People fall […]