Author: Rich Prue

The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) recently completed a thorough multi-year scientific study to determine the performance of impact-resistant shingles. Shingles labeled as “impact resistant” were purchased and put through a series of in-lab tests that simulated the effects of hail impacts. Through research and testing, IBHS was able to manufacture hailstones that replicated the properties of hail produced naturally.  Hailstones that would bounce, shatter, or turn to slush were used for the tests in order to simulate different densities and strengths found in natural hailstones. Three types of damage were documented: Dents/Ridges, Granule Loss, and Tears. …

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BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in Illinois can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business. Make sure you research the laws in your area before getting started.Getting started- The state of Illinois has a website about starting a business in Illinois here: https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/beginhere/stepbystepguide.html-Register your landscaping business name.You need to register your business name with your county clerk’s office.If you need…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in Wisconsin can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your landscaper company, along with links to more information.Getting Started: The state of Wisconsin has resources that will help if you want to start a business in Wisconsin: Wisconsin…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in Colorado can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business. You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your landscaping company, along with links to more information. Getting started- The state of Colorado provides a few helpful…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in North Carolina can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.Here are a few web pages created by the state of Tennessee that will help if you want to start a business in Tennessee:  https://www.tnsmartstart.com/ and https://tnbear.tn.gov/ecommerce/default.aspx-Register your landscaping business name.Find out more about registering a fictitious name here: https://www.tnsmartstart.com/If you need help selecting a name for your landscaping business: …

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in Indiana can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.  Make sure you research properly as laws are constantly changing.Getting Started- Indiana has a website to help you get started with your landscaping business:  https://inbiz.in.gov/-Register your landscaping business name.You may need to register a fictitious name for your business.  https://secure.in.gov/sos/business/2426.htmIf you need help selecting a name for…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in Delaware can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.  Make sure you research properly as laws are constantly changing.Getting Started- The state of Delaware has a few webpages dedicated to helping you get started with your business: http://firststeps.delaware.gov/ and http://dedo.delaware.gov/-Register your landscaping business name.Find out more about business name registration by reading Step #1 here:  http://firststeps.delaware.gov/get_license.shtmlIf you…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in Maryland can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.  Make sure you research properly as laws are constantly changing.Getting started- A website created by the state of Maryland on how to start a business can be found here: http://commerce.maryland.gov/start-Register your landscaping business name.Find out more about registering a fictitious name or DBA (“Doing Business As”) here: http://www.dat.state.md.us/businesses/Pages/Maryland-Checklist-for-New-Businesses.aspx#regiIf you need…

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in Louisiana can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.  Make sure you research properly as laws are constantly changing.Getting started- A website created by the state of Louisiana on how to start a business can be found here: https://geauxbiz.sos.la.gov/-Register your landscaping business name.Find out more about name registration here: https://geauxbiz.sos.la.gov/static/2If you need help selecting a name for…