Author: Rich Prue

Solar is a growing source of energy and a solar business can provide year-round income.  Besides solar installation, services can include solar cleaning, and solar repairs and maintenance.  Sometimes a solar company can be integrated with a roofing company. Choosing a good name for your new solar business is one of the first steps when starting your business.  You could use your own name in the business name, or the name of the town or city where you are located.  You may also try to come up with a creative solar name or logo. You could also have a catchy…

How To Start A Solar Business In Texas There are a few steps to becoming a successful solar company in Texas.  You can find some helpful startup information here: Starting a Roofing Business.  Before you spend any money, do thorough research into all the costs that will be involved in getting started and maintaining the business. You must do your own thorough research when starting your business, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your solar installation company, solar repair company,  solar cleaning business, or any other type…

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. …

BUSINESS STARTUP QUICK LINKS LIABILITY INSURANCE CONTRACTOR SOFTWARE JOB SEARCH A landscaping or lawn care business in Michigan 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 register your landscaping business, along with links to more information.Getting started- The state of Michigan has a website about starting…

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…