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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

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The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. In an attempt to make things clearer, let’s look at what type of work restoration and remediation contractors can file a lien for — and what type of work is less likely to be protected.

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Business (marketing) failure: When the story heads to a spiralling disaster

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A Google images montage for “renovation business failure” Yesterday, I received a disturbing email from the executive director of an association to which we belong. First, the association, in encouraging renovators to become members, now has to deal with the real risk of more business failures.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

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In addition to materials and labor for painting a new or remodeled building, you need to cover the cost of staff, offices, benefits, and more. In the end, your business is a collection of many different processes—from simple phone greetings to deciding whether to file a mechanics lien for non-payment.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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In the end, your business is a collection of many different processes — from simple phone greetings to deciding whether to file a mechanics lien for non-payment. On residential jobs, the homeowner is dealing with a potentially large outlay of funds and may be in a stressful situation — like a major home renovation or a burst pipe.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

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In the end, your business is a collection of many different processes—from simple phone greetings to deciding whether to file a mechanics lien for non-payment. On residential jobs, the homeowner is dealing with a potentially large outlay of funds and may be in a stressful situation — like faulty wiring or a major renovation project.

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New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Loans may be used for, but not limited to: acquisition or improvement of real property (including interior improvements and remodeling), building façade improvements and signage. Fixed asset loans of up to $20,000 for terms not to exceed seven years. Eligibility. Funds to make Loans are derived from the sale of State-guaranteed bonds.In

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The private sector participant finances 50 percent of the project cost and takes a first lien on assets pledged as collateral. The SBA takes a second lien on assets and finances up to 40 percent of the project cost, up to $1 million in some cases. Borrowers inject 10 percent in the form of cash or equity in real estate.

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