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California contractor licensing: when you need the Law and Business exam
Find out when California requires the Law and Business exam, how license classifications differ and what else your application needs.
03California Contractor
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California mechanics liens: three deadlines you need to know
Understand California’s preliminary-notice, lien-recording and enforcement deadlines for private construction projects.
04California Contractor
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California home improvement contracts: deposit limits and cancellation rights
Learn California’s usual home improvement deposit limits, cancellation periods and written-contract requirements with practical examples.
05California Contractor
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Employee or independent contractor? California construction rules explained
Learn why a W-2 or 1099 form does not settle worker status and how California’s ABC test and construction exceptions apply.
06California Contractor
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Cal/OSHA exam preparation: injury reporting, trench safety and fall protection
Prepare for Cal/OSHA questions on serious injuries, trench safety, fall protection and the Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
07California Contractor
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Contractor finances: four calculations for cash flow and profitability
Work through examples of working capital, current ratio, quick ratio and gross margin, and learn what each result tells you.
08California Contractor
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Cash vs. accrual accounting: taxes and records for California contractors
Compare cash and accrual accounting, understand estimated tax payments and learn how long different business records must be kept.
09California Contractor
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CSLB experience requirements: how to document your four qualifying years
Learn which construction experience counts for a CSLB license, how education credit works and how to document your work history.
10California Contractor
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California contractor bonds and insurance: what your business needs
Understand the $25,000 contractor license bond, additional LLC requirements and the differences between liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
11California Contractor
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How to build a CSLB Law and Business study plan
Build a practical study routine around the seven CSLB Law and Business subject areas, your weak points and the exam time limit.
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Failed the CSLB exam? Retake deadlines and a better study plan
Plan your CSLB retake: understand the 21-day wait, the application deadline and how to use your results to study more effectively.