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If you are looking for a new career path and like to work with your hands, one great option would be to become a licensed contractor. There are many advantages that come with being a licensed contractor in the State of Arizona.
You may want to consider starting your own business before you quit your job cold turkey. By doing it part-time, you can build up your business until you feel comfortable quitting your job entirely.
You did it. You pushed past the fear, ignored those that deemed you crazy, and threw your entire life savings in to starting your small business. All so that you could finally earn a living doing what you love. Surprisingly, now that you have arrived, you find yourself doing a lot of things that you do not love, just in order to keep the business going.
The construction industry is growing in Arizona, and the number of job opportunities is growing with it. If you are looking into the possibility of working in the construction industry in Arizona, here are a few of the pros and cons.
The road to successful self-employment is paved with long workdays, difficult decisions, and an ongoing succession of ups and downs. While the ultimate results can be immensely rewarding, the journey to becoming your own boss is one that some people are not cut out to complete. Below are five key signs that you are NOT cut out for self-employment.
There is something special about being self-employed. You set your own hours, and you are your own boss. You also have all the responsibility to ensure that there is enough work scheduled to make ends meet. There are real rewards and significant challenges to self-employment.
One of the most frequently asked questions about becoming a contractor is whether or not it is a good idea to get your contractor's license. Here are two reasons why we think you should seriously consider it.
What we do is simple. We give tradesmen the opportunity to take control over their own lives rather than having to do the bidding of their employers. You have already displayed for your employer the talent you had from the start. Whether you are a general contractor being hired out by your boss for a specific job, a great plumber helping your boss build his reputation as the master plumber in the region, the best electrician doing the same, a journeyman mechanical tradesman or even driving a truck today, you deserve the opportunity to run your own shop if you want that.
When working on a jobsite, your tools become one of your most important assets. Having broken or lost tools can cost a company not only time and money, but could also jeopardize their ability to work for the same company again. We have compiled a list of 5 tips to help you keep your tools, both big and small, safe so you can continue to work without unwanted interruptions.
We have all seen the signs hanging on the outside of construction sites as we walk (or drive) past - the one about only being allowed to wear closed toe shoes onsite. When you're someone who works in the construction industry, you probably understand why a sign like that would be posted. Safety is always a concern on the job site, from a person's head all the way down to their feet. That is why the importance of safety boots can never be understated.