TheContractorsGroup.com
Serving Contractors and Related Industries,
Since 2000
Newsletter
Jan. 2004
Editor:
Diane Dennis
Hi! Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were as fun as ours were! :)

I'm trying something a bit different this month. Instead of emailing the entire newsletter like I have been doing, this month I've set it up so that this email version of the January newsletter carries a brief highlight of each article, with links to click through to read the entire article(s) online. Some articles are even printable! :) I'd love to hear what you have to say about this and it'll help me with future newsletters so please do tell me what you think. :)
Thank you and have a terrific day! Diane

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CAN YOUR CUSTOMER LEGALLY "STIFF" YOU? **** EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE ****
Did you know that there's a possibility that your customer could legally "stiff" you? If your company is improperly licensed your customer can refuse to pay you and there's nothing you can do about it. Not only that but, if you are a Subcontractor contracted with a General Contractor who happens to be improperly licensed, his customer can "stiff" him and there again you can find yourself without payment AND you can be penalized by the license board for contracting with an improperly licensed, or unlicensed, contractor. General Contractors, if you are contracted with an improperly licensed Subcontractor you can be penalized by the license board also! Read more...
http://www.thecontractorsgroup.com/articles/improper-licensing-h.html
SPANISH LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
I've been receiving quite a few requests for Spanish language items for employers of Spanish speaking employees. Here's a list of the most requested items lately... If your employees speak Spanish, check out this list of goodies... Spanish Labor Release Form; English to Spanish pocket-size book with "on the job phrases"; Spanish (and English) Federal Labor Posters... Read more....
http://www.thecontractorsgroup.com/spanish-language-products/index.html
WE KNOW OUR ADVERTISERS ARE GOOD BECAUSE WE USE THEIR SERVICES!
Our advertisers advertise with us not only to find new customers but also because they support you our readers. Without our advertisers our website would most definitely not be where it is today. Please take a few moments to visit their websites and see what they can do for you. Don't forget to tell them that you heard about them from TheContractorsGroup.com! :)
Southern California Insurance Brkrg.
For insurance and bonds, call SCIB or visit their website and request quotes and insurance certificates online!
(800) 900-9372
http://www.thecontractorsgroup.com/scib/

Levy von • Beck & Associates P.S.
Levy • von Beck & Associates P.S. provides Credit & Collection services to clients throughout the United States. (206) 626-5444
http://www.thecontractorsgroup.com/levylaw/

NEW CALIFORNIA 20-DAY PRELIMINARY NOTICE FORM
The California 20-Day Preliminary Notice form has changed. Due to legislation recently enacted, there has been some text added to the form. If you use a form without the new text then there's a VERY good chance that your lien rights will NOT be protected. Read more...
http://www.thecontractorsgroup.com/forms/prelim/new.htm
IS SOMEONE SPYING ON YOUR EVERY MOVE?

"Spyware" is the catch-word for computer applications/programs that install themselves on your computer without your knowledge, usually piggy-backed onto a computer application/program that you are knowingly downloading and installing (such as coupon and savings programs; music downloading programs; etc.). The so-called Spyware then tracks your every move and can even lift your personal info from your computer without your knowledge. One of our readers wrote in with a glowing endorsement for an application that is designed to erase any and all Spyware off of your computer. Read more...
http://www.thecontractorsgroup.com/articles/spyware-h.html

CONTACT INFO

Diane Dennis
TheContractorsGroup.com
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866-480-7105 fax
diane@thecontractorsgroup.com

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