NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project
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NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project
NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management More Than Just a Book About The Book Below is some of the information that is covered in your NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, State Specific Edition. Part 1 Getting Your Business Off the Ground Chapter 1 – The Plan Chapter 2 – Choosing Your Business Structure Chapter 3 – Becoming a Licensed Contractor Chapter 4 – Managing Risk Chapter 5 – Your Business Toolbox Chapter 6 – Marketing and Sales Part 2 Fundamentals for the Field Chapter 7 – Bidding and Estimating Chapter 8 – Contract Management Chapter 9 – Scheduling and Project Management Chapter 10 – Customer Relations Chapter 11 – Employee Management Chapter 12 – Jobsite Safety and Environmental Factors Chapter 13 – Working with Subcontractors Hear It From Our Satisfied Customers As any architect or tradesmen will tell you, having the right tools is as crucial to everyday work life as the knowledge they possess. NASCLA Publications Inc. (NPI) was created with the same premise; to provide the right tools for you and your budding industry. NASCLA’s Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is not just an ordinary study guide; it’s a tool, one that can be used time and time again. See what others have been so excited about over the years. “We have been extremely impressed with the quality of the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas Edition. NASCLA Publications, Inc. (NPI) tailored the business and law reference manual to our state specific needs. NPI addressed every issue that the board needed for inclusion. I could not ask for a superior publication or for a more responsive team from NPI.” — Greg Crow, Administrator, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board Part 3 Office Administration Chapter 14 – Financial Management Chapter 15 – Tax Basics Chapter 16 – State Specific Mechanics’ Lien Law Appendix Appendix A – Glossary Appendix B – Business Plan Template Appendix C – Useful Links Appendix D – New Business Checklist Appendix E – State Specific Contractors Licensing Law Appendix F – State Specific Rules and Regulations CD-ROM The back of the book contains sample forms and links to helpful information. Because we work with the top testing companies, such as PSI, Prometric, AMP and in-house state licensing agencies, your transition will be a seamless process. “We have found the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, North Carolina Electrical publication to be an excellent tool for our 1st time examination candidates and career licensees. A must have reference for all licensed electrical contractors!” — Robert Brooks, Jr., Executive Director, North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors “Our agency has been very pleased with the Tennessee edition of NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management. This was developed for our contractors to use as a reference manual in taking the business and law portion of the licensing exam. However, NPI took it a step further, making it a valuable resource to our licensees who continue to use as a business guide. This book exceeds all of our expectations.” — Carolyn Lazenby, Executive Director, Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors A Personal Approach Customized to Meet Your Needs A Personal Approach Customized to Meet Your Needs A Few More Tools Provided in Your State Specific Publication NASCLA’S Contractors Guide to Business Law and Project Management Content Customization Shipping Turnaround State Specific Business and Law Collaboration with your State Licensing Board • Add desired content • Modify existing content areas • Remove content as requested Individual Orders Shipped Daily • U.S. Priority Mail • Delivery time approximately 4 business days Publishing Team The NASCLA Publications, Inc. publishing team is comprised of experts in the construction industry. Please note, each chapter of the book is written by a professional in their field of work. For example, the tax section is written by a licensed CPA professional. 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Test Bank Revisions Currently work closely with major test providers • PSI • Prometric • AMP • In-house State Licensing Board Testing Departments Transition NASCLA Publication to Another Test Providers Exam • For example, Arkansas uses the NASCLA publication and Prometric as a test Personal Approach Centralized Publication Development, Printing and Shipping Operations Flexible Print Format Ongoing Communication and Face-to-Face Meetings Different Binding Formats Available • Coil binding • Perfect binding Concern for Your Needs through the Entire Different Page Sizes Available • Standard 8 1/2" x 11" • Compact 7" x 9" Development and Annual Revision Process More than 20 plus states have already adopted NASCLA’s Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, State Specific Publications! Please contact us today! Content Customization NASCLA Publications, Inc. publishing team works oneon-one with your state agency to ensure your state specific needs are addressed. Content can be easily modified by our publishing team. Please note that the publishing team researches your state and includes state specific information within the various chapters along with your current laws, rules and regulations. Alabama Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Georgia Louisiana Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Ohio South Carolina Tennessee Utah Virginia No Developmental Cost or Fees We’ve already done most of the ground work for you! Not only that, but there are no developmental cost or fees for your state agency! From beginning to end, it's complimentary! Whether we’re still in the development stage of the process or updating a critical issue that requires quick circulation, there will be absolutely no cost to your state agency! Book Discounts State Agencies receive a 40% discount on the publication retail price. Seriously, 40%! In this economy how can any state afford to turn down this kind of offer?! 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To see samples, please see the State of Rhode Island Code Publications at www.nascla.org (navigate to the NASCLA Bookstore). NASCLA Residential Construction Standards This publication can be customized for your state agency. NASCLA Contractor’s State Licensing Information Directory A summary of contractor licensing requirements of the 50 states and the US Territory of Guam. For more information on these or any of NPI’s publications, please visit the NASCLA Publications, Inc. website at www.nascla.org. Contact Information Angie Whitaker, NASCLA Executive Director National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies 23309 N. 17th Drive, Building 1, Suite 110 Phoenix, Arizona 85027 PH 623-587-9354 FX 623-587-9625 EM [email protected] www.nascla.org