California raised its contractor license bond from $15,000 to $25,000 under SB 607. Here’s what that means for anyone hiring or vetting a licensed contractor. If you’re evaluating contractors for a ...

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Small business insurance needs aren’t the same for every owner. While “business insurance” is often talked about as a single ...

A quiet residential street in a mid sized American city became the center of a growing dispute after a routine sidewalk ...

General liability is the baseline requirement for any contractor who wants to work on a commercial job site. Most clients will not sign a contract without a certificate of insurance in hand first.

An injury to a customer or client can sink a small business. General liability insurance can protect you against liability for injuries, damages and other claims. You can get coverage either as part ...

Boiler conductivity control starts with understanding where the solids are building up. In this Weekly Boiler Tip, we explain why a surface skimmer / surface blowdown system is often the best way to ...

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Most contractors understand that they benefit from having contractor general liability insurance, but fewer recognize that coverage isn't as simple as they think. Many of the most costly mistakes ...