Are there certain roles that your existing team doesn’t have the resources or the time to handle? Whether your integration firm is large or small, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the never-ending list of tasks associated with running a business.
As we promised in this post, we’re going to talk in detail about a few areas of your business that you may consider delegating to the pros – as well as information on how NSCA can get the right experts and solutions in place.
The second topic: licensing.
Before you bid a job or do work for the first time in a new city, county, or state, it’s important to understand licensing requirements, whether you must be licensed as a low-voltage contractor, have a specialty license, or just have a business permit.
Understanding, completing, and maintaining all of the necessary licenses required for the work you’re doing in different states across the country can be difficult to manage. Make one small mistake, or don’t provide all the required documentation as part of your licensing application, and you can be denied to legally perform work in a state.
NSCA has seen several members be excused from qualified bidder lists because they’re not licensed on bid day – even though they’ve got the job. You may also end up paying a fine if you’re not properly licensed.
How NSCA Can Help with Licensing:
- Our partnership withAPI Processing allows NSCA members to work with dedicated licensing experts who can manage the entire licensing process. API Processing specializes in electrical and alarm contracting licenses, as well as business licensing and assistance with application processing. Their involvement in your licensing paperwork can ensure compliance and application approval. Visit nsca.org/api to discover what API can do for you.
- NSCA’s Guide to State Licensing provides the commercial electronic systems industry with a reference guide of state laws governing the installation of low-voltage systems. The guide reflects changes in state and administrative statutes through December 2014. To download your copy, visit nsca.org/research.
To outsource licensing or not to outsource licensing? It’s an important question. And NSCA can help you find the answer. Contact us today to discuss whether outsourcing certain aspects of your business could help you increase profits and improve business operations. (To read about outsourcing HR, click here.)
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