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Independent Contractors: Well-Rounded Professionals
posted by admin @ 6:19 AM
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
- California Contractors License
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- California Contractors License Exam
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When you see your contractor pull up to your house in his shiny new car, bark a few orders at the workers on site, peer at a few drawings, then leave before noon, you may legitimately wonder how contractors can make so much money for doing so little. How hard can it be?
Those who are contractors understand that there is a whole lot more to the job than that. Contractors are small business owners. That means that, on top of knowing the job itself, they are in charge of all of the other functions of a business: accounting, marketing, human resources, legal, even answering telephones and cleaning the toilets. Like many other business owners, contractors don’t always have the skills necessary to do all of these jobs. Smart contractors will take courses and ensure that they have the skills. Fortunately, the California State Contractor’s License program tests hopeful candidates on all of these facets to make sure that the students can hit the ground running when they first start up their businesses.
A contractor wears many hats including:
- Quoting – this is by far the most critical skill a contractor possesses. A hasty or incorrect quote can bankrupt him or her. A well-thought-out, detailed quote can be a win-win for both contractor and client, providing for profit as well as changes that the client makes as the contract progresses.
- Keeping the Books – accounting is one of the skills that many contractors simply do not possess. But keeping track of the cash flow is critical to the financial health of a contractor. The good news is that it is a skill that can be learned and the best contractors do just that.
- Human Resources – managing a revolving group of employees and sub-contractors takes patience and talent. Besides just the scheduling, a contractor needs to have a firm grip on labor laws, employee relations and workplace safety.
- Contract Law – the quality of a contract between a contractor and client can mean the difference between a satisfied customer and several days spent in court. Learning the basic legal requirements of a contract as well as the prudent inclusions takes time. It is certainly well worth that time to keep customers happy and protect the rights and assets of the contractor.
There are many different hats that a contractor must wear in his or her job. The California State Contractor’s Licensing Exam makes certain that each successful candidate has the knowledge and skills to address all of these challenges.
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Washington DC, the New Capital of the Hospitality Business
posted by admin @ 7:42 PM
Saturday, January 24, 2009
- Corporate Housing
- Corporate Lodging
- Corporate Apartments
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- Corporate Housing Alexandria VA
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- Corporate Housing Washington D.C.
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- Short Term Housing
Washington DC has long been known for its large transient population. Every four or six years some of the transients are sent packing back to where they came and a new crop comes in. Politicians aside though, Washington is also a thriving center of commerce these days and sees many business travelers come to the city to practice the art of the deal. That’s one reason why Marriott Hotels chose to base itself in nearby Bethesda, MD from its inception decades ago.
Now, The Washington Post reports that hotel giant Hilton is looking to move its headquarters to the Washington DC suburbs as well. The report suggests that Hilton is eyeing sites in Northern Virginia with a plan to relocate its headquarters to the region during 2009. If we can rule any speculation that the Hilton hotel chain’s move is just an effort to distance itself from the antics of heiress Paris Hilton whose family founded the chain, but no longer has an ownership stake, then we’d have to take them at their word that the move is being made for solid business reasons. With the density of hospitality companies already based in the area, attracting experienced talent becomes easier for one thing.
There is also a thriving business in Washington DC temporary and corporate housing. One Richmond firm, Wynne Residential Corporate Housing, even specializes in corporate and temporary housing. They provide fully furnished apartments, not only in the Washington DC area, but around the country as well. This service is generally contracted by firms who are looking to assist incoming employees with the hassles involved with relocating. Like hotels, these temporary apartments are fully furnished, but unlike hotels, they typically contain full kitchens and are more geared toward stays of 30 days or more.
Since its inception as a furnishing lease company in 1985, Wynne Residential Corporate Housing has found success in the corporate housing niche of the hospitality industry. Seeing the need for a complete one source solution for temporary housing, Wynne refocused on providing everything a company needs to provide lodging for relocating employees with a single phone call and has never looked back. While not nearly as large as Hilton or Marriott, Wynne does pride itself on delivering customer service that is as good if not better than the biggest players in the hospitality industry. As the company’s owner, Michael Henderson says, “Our goal everyday is to exceed our customer’s expectations and deliver nothing less than superior customer service.” After all, hospitality is the name of the game.