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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry

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It is now apparent how critical it is to provide compensation and support to employees as strict community quarantines are placed. For instance, companies that depend on bank checks and physical forms need to find other means to distribute payment. Payroll needs to have a solid digital infrastructure with remote accessibility features.

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Bridging the gap: Why it is so hard to grow a business (and why it may not be necessary to grow it)

Construction Marketing Ideas

The conversation with the well-established (but certainly not large) residential renovator about the problems of workers compensation and employee misclassification took on an unexpected turn, when the contractor explained how he justifies ensuring that everyone on his job site is an “independent contractor.”

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

There are all sorts of equipment and materials needed to start a roofing and guttering business. Roofing equipment and materials. Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . 3) Equipment and materials. Roofing and guttering equipment and materials need to be acquired before you can start your business.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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Most COIs give information on general liability insurance, but can also be used to show proof of commercial automobile or workers compensation coverage. You may secure funding for equipment through a bank or other lender. When do I need to provide a COI? A supplier provides you with tools and building supplies.

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New Hampshire Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Export-Import Bank; U.S. At least 75% of bond proceeds must be spent on core manufacturing space and equipment. The interest rate is about 70% of prime and can be used for the purchase of land, buildings and capital equipment. . OIC also works with the U.S. Department of Commerce; U.S. million and $10 million dollars.

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When Being A Licensed Contractor Is Just Not Enough!

Contractor Bookkeeping

Suddenly just like any other employee you owe Worker’s Compensation, State and Federal Unemployment. Are they bringing heavy equipment? As an employer among your responsibilities are these: Pay workers’ compensation. If they have employees check their workers’ compensation account and claim history.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Funds can be used for machinery/equipment; job training; infrastructure; land and building improvements; environmental assessment/remediation; acquisition of land, buildings and right-of-ways; working capital; and site preparation. Alternative & Clean Energy Program: Administered jointly by the Dept.