Complete Your MBA in 16 months! MBA created for Spanish-speaking professionals.
The Online Master of Business Administration for Latin America is a 16-month intensive program for Spanish-speaking professionals who are interested in acquiring business and management skills from a United States university. The goal of the Online MBA for Latin America is to develop graduates who can make sound managerial decisions and responsibly lead their organizations. Program Highlights Earn your MBA in 16 months.Learn social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical decision-making as a change
Navigating California Business Licenses
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out which licenses and permits your business actually needs, you’re not alone! California is often described as one of the biggest headaches for contractors trying to get properly licensed. Whether you’re already operating or just planning to apply, here’s what you need to know. Local Business License or Tax CertificateYour city or county needs to know what businesses are operating within its jurisdiction. Even home based businesses typically need a local
Nutrition with Intention in March: Navigating National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, but for many of us, this is more than just a calendar reminder to eat your fruits and vegetables. It is time for us to move from reactive healthcare to proactive wellness by engaging with your benefits early in the year. Being a "wise consumer" of your health doesn't mean doing it all yourself – it means knowing what embedded wellness resources are included in your medical plan and using them to reduce your long-term risk, stress, and out-of-pocket costs. Are you
Safety & Training Short - Heart Health - Diet
Take heart disease seriously: Everyone knows that a beating heart is fundamental to human survival, but very few people take steps to ensure that their heart is in good health. Each year heart disease tops the charts as the number one killer of Americans, even though there are many easy steps that can be taken to ward off this devastating medical condition. Diet is a key factor: One of the most common problems associated with heart disease is a poor diet. By regulating the foods you eat, you can take a
New California Law Requires Annual Workplace Rights Notice
Sacramento — The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) is reminding employers about a new state law, the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which requires employers to annually provide workers with clear information about their workplace rights. This new law took effect on January 1 and requires employers to provide yearly notice to workers by February 1 explaining key rights under California’s labor laws. The written notice must be provided to all workers, regardless of their immigration status, and
The Preliminary 20-Day Notice
Tool: The Preliminary 20-Day Notice Construction projects face all sorts of issues, not the least of which is payment to subcontractors, material suppliers, and general contractors. Failing to serve a preliminary 20-day notice, as required by California law, can leave you unpaid on troubled projects. Here’s what you need to know to protect your payment. The preliminary 20-day notice informs property owners, direct contractors, and construction lenders that you will provide, or have provided, labor,
Contractors License Guru Announces License Maintenance Support Services
&##128226; ANNOUNCEMENT: Never Miss a Deadline Again! &##128736;️ Maintaining your California Contractor’s License just got easier. Contractors License Guru is proud to announce our License Maintenance Support Services—designed to take the paperwork off your desk so you can stay focused on the job site. As every contractor knows, a lapsed license or a missed filing doesn't just mean a fine; it means your business stops. With the "Guru" on your side—Phil Cocciante, a former CSLB technician with over 20
Top 10 New Laws and Regulations Affecting California Employers
With 2026 now upon us, so is a slew of new laws and regulations that affect California businesses. Every year, laws passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor take effect, and 2025 was a busy legislative session in Sacramento. The end result is another wave of new legislation that California employers need to stay on top of. Here’s what California employers should be aware of.1. PROTECTED LEAVE EXPANDED AB 406, which took effect Oct. 1, 2025, expands on revisions made in 2024 to
IN THE NEWS: Why construction hiring still isn’t working and what Hammerloop is designed to fix
Published by Under the Hard Hat January 27, 2026 Why construction hiring still isn’t working and what Hammerloop is designed to fix. Contractors keep winning work they can’t staff. It's a common problem that's yet to be solved despite construction being one of the largest industries in North America. It still relies heavily on word of mouth and outdated hiring tools. That gap is only growing, with the industry facing a projected shortage of nearly 500,000 workers in the coming year. That’s the
Contractors License Guru Launches Insurance Lifeline for Contractors
ATTENTION ALL CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS: As many of you know, the insurance landscape has been changing over the last few years, and it has become increasingly difficult to navigate for those of us in the trades. Over the past six months, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in questions and concerns coming into our office from contractors we’ve helped get established and licensed, as frustration in the market continues to grow. I’ve had the same conversation over and over with licensed contractors. They pass the
New Reduce the Risk Video by Fire Safe Marin
We’re excited to share a new video featuring MBA member Kazoo Shearman (Shearman Builders), walking through the installation of noncombustible fiber cement siding as part of a targeted wildfire retrofit. In this project, the homeowner focused on the lower portion of the wall—where ember exposure is highest— installing Hardie® siding within their budget. The video breaks down how flashing, fiber cement siding, and weather detailing work together to improve ember resistance and all-weather