Virtually every small business needs a license to operate. Depending on your location and the type of business you run, you may even need multiple business licenses and permits. General contractors ...

For a variety of reasons, including safety and accountability, most states in the U.S. require contractors to be licensed to work legally. For those starting or growing a construction business, it’s ...

In California, a contractor must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board (Board) in order to lawfully perform construction operations. The Board issues three types of licenses: an “A,” or ...