Essential Business Tools for a FL General Contractor - Part 3 of 3

How to Renew your General Contractors License in Florida

Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Contractor Credit Reports for HVAC specialists

Most contractors have many questions about the financial stability portion of the general contractor licensing requirements for HVAC specialists. Our Florida contractor credit report team is here to help you find answers and establish your financial responsibility so you can earn your general Read more...

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How to prove your financial responsibility with our Florida Contractor Credit Report service - Contractor Reporting Services

One of the most important steps during the general contractor licensing process in Florida is proving financial responsibility. People striving to earn the Florida HVAC license and general contractor license must submit a Florida Contractor Credit Score, as well as other documentation to prove Read more...

How to "grandfather" your Registered Contractors License in Florida

In 2012, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill to extend the time period during which registered contractors license could receive a statewide, certified Florida contractor's license through a "grandfathering" process. Here are some of the details from the bill to help you better understand what Read more...

Why Consider a Specialty License?

Becoming an FL General Contractor is the best decision for anyone looking to get a contracting business started. The term "general" gives the sense that most of the jobs you would be presented with could be handled, as long as you hold a license as a FL General Contractor. This is true, however, Read more...

How to Form an LLC for your Contractor Company

Starting your career as a general contractor in Florida requires several steps. You must first pass the exam and complete the requirements for experience, financial responsibility, and insurance for future events for your contractor company. Once you get all of those pieces into place, the final Read more...

Essential Business Tools for a FL General Contractor - Part 1 of 3

Essential Business Tools for a FL General Contractor - Part 2 of 3

Tips to Help You Study for your Florida Contractor License

Earning your Florida general contractor license is more complex than simply filling out an application and picking out a clever business name. Obtaining your contractor license requires years of building experience, financial stability, and - the most important piece of the puzzle - passing the Read more...

How to Get Your Customers to Say "Yes" - Part 1

Contractors Reporting Services is here to help with everything you need to obtain and maintain your contractors license FL; but our work doesn't end there. We want you to be successful in growing your contracting business and your customers are the first and fastest way to get it off the ground. Read more...

Navigating the Red Tape - How to Become a Contractor

At Contractor Reporting Services, we have spent over forty years helping contractors become licensed and prepared for jobs in the field. In our years of experience, we have helped how to become contractor move from passing their exams to becoming licensed general contractors in the state of Read more...

Three Tips to Become a Successful General Contractor in Florida

Building a successful general contractor business in Florida requires dedication and planning. The first step to building your business is to obtain your general contractors license by taking the Florida General Contractors exam. After you take the exam, you must apply for your FL general Read more...

Steps for getting an HVAC license in Florida

Earning your HVAC license in Florida to become an professional takes hard work, dedication, and the right guidance. It's easy to want to be a one-man show, but when it comes to business, it's better to delegate your weaknesses to others so you can focus on your strengths. When it comes to Read more...

General Liability Insurance and Your Florida Contractors License

Obtaining your Florida General Contractors License is an in-depth, but very straightforward process. As long as you meet the application and licensing requirements, little can stand in the way of you getting your business started. However, making sure that every single box is checked requires a Read more...

How to start your plumbing company in Florida

The first step to start your plumbing business is to earn your Florida contractors license by passing the exam and proving your experience and financial responsibility through documentation. This is a very thorough process and, if not done correctly, can take a long time to complete. We strongly Read more...

Which is the better option for your HVAC business: a LLC or S-corp setup?

Starting a HVAC business in Florida can be daunting, especially when faced with the decision of which business set up to choose: a LLC or S-corp. If you've researched the two business plans at all, you will see that they offer vastly different benefits. If you are not sure what you want your Read more...

What to do if your Florida Contractor Credit Report is Lower than 660

Applying for your Florida general contractor license requires proof of financial stability. At Contractor Reporting Services, we often hear the question, "how important is my credit score in the licensing process?" and what if you have lower Contractor Credit Report. The answer is that your Read more...

A Good Credit Score can Help You Obtain your Florida Contractor License

The requirements to earn your Florida Contractor License include several steps, including passing the exam and proving your years of experience in your industry. However, the requirement that surprises most general contractor hopefuls tends to be the financial responsibility portion of the Read more...

How to Improve your Florida Contractor Credit Report Score

One of the most difficult requirements for people to meet in order to become a general contractor in Florida is the financial responsibility requirement and we are here to help you improve Florida contractor credit report. Most people assume that the only requirement is passing the exam, but Read more...

Florida's surging construction industry faces worker shortage

Since joining his father's construction crew when he was 16, Casey Ellison has ridden 21 years of Florida building booms and busts and construction industry faces worker shortage. This time, though, the recovery is playing out a different way. As both commercial and residential development picks Read more...

Why Do You Need a General Contractors License?

Operating a business in a skilled or trade industry, whether you are an owner or a laborer, requires on the job experience and General Contractors License. Few people would argue that fact; however, some still question the need for a professional license. The process can be tedious and drawn out Read more...

Consulting Services for your General Contractor License in Florida

When you begin your career as a general contractor license in Florida, it is important to build your business on a solid foundation. There are several forms of paperwork and business logistics that are required to create a successful and efficiently operating contractor business in Florida. Most Read more...

What can you do with a Florida Contractors License?

Contractor Corporate LLC Setup Services - What's the difference between an S-Corp and an LLC?

When working with general contractors who are starting businesses, one of the most common questions we hear is about the difference between an LLC and an S-Corp. At Contractor Reporting Services, we believe in educating our clients to help them make the best decisions for their business future. Read more...

How to Get an Electrical Contractors License in FL

Getting your Electrical contractors license in FL can be a complicated process, but if you utilize the right resources, you can get through it without even breaking a sweat. There are several steps that must be taken to ensure that your licensing requirements have been met and you are ready to Read more...