Top 20 Business Resources for Landscapers

Top 20 Business Resources for Landscapers By   Citizens General  Landscaping Business  Landscaping Business Where do you get your landscaping industry news, ideas, and inspiration? If you are like us, keeping up to date on the latest industry trends is a must for your business. And it’s never been easier to get information delivered right […]

How to Find Out What’s Covered In Your Builders Risk Policy

How to Find Out What’s Covered In Your Builders Risk Policy By   Citizens General  Builders Risk  Builders Risk Insuring your construction project with a builders risk policy is crucial to protecting your business. And just like your projects, no two policies are the same. So it is important to know what’s covered in your […]

Why Cheap Contractor Insurance Could Actually Cost You BIG

Why Cheap Contractor Insurance Could Actually Cost You BIG By   Citizens General  Contractor Insurance  Contractor Insurance When you run your own construction business, you need to mind your cash flow. More available cash means more opportunities to reinvest in your company, more emergency funds, and more capital for growth. So you keep an eye […]

[Infographic] The Biggest Green Building Trends

[Infographic] The Biggest Green Building Trends for 2016 By   Citizens General  Green Building  Green Building What’s trending on the green building scene in 2016? If you want to stay ahead of the competition, and be ready for the requests of homeowners this coming year, sustainable and eco-friendly building better be at the top of […]

5 Risks Savvy Contractors Know to Avoid (and You Should Too)

5 Risks Savvy Contractors Know to Avoid (and You Should Too) By   Citizens General  Construction Risk  Construction Risk, Construction Risks Risk. If you work in the construction industry, it’s a word you know well. Everything you do in your work as a contractor has an inherent risk factor, from your bid to completion of […]

Builders Risk: What Profitable Contractors Know

Builders Risk: What Profitable Contractors Know By   Citizens General  Builders Risk  Builders Risk Sometimes the difference between a contractor who can successfully grow a profitable company and one whose business flounders is a little bit of know-how. A savvy contractor knows how to handle the risks associated with a project, and how to protect […]

Course of Construction: Protecting Your Project While It’s in Progress

Course of Construction: Protecting Your Project While It’s in Progress By   Citizens General  Course of Construction Insurance  Course of Construction A new construction project is a daunting endeavor. Whether you’re a first time home builder, an established general contractor, or a large commercial developer, the decision to tackle a large scale project is a […]

What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for Your Landscaping Business

What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for Your Landscaping Business By   Citizens General  Landscaping Insurance  Landscaping Insurance Lawn care and landscaping contractors have special considerations when it comes to running a business. Your clients count on you to keep their homes, offices, and city streets looking pristine, and that means you provide a […]

Landscaping Business Risks You Need to Know About

Landscaping Business Risks You Need to Know About By   Citizens General  Landscaping Business  Landscaping Business There are many reasons that you may have started a landscaping business: you love working outdoors, you have a knack for keeping things green, or you’ve always dreamed of building a business on your own and working for yourself. […]

5 Secrets to Building a Profitable Landscaping Business

5 Secrets to Building a Profitable Landscaping Business By   Citizens General  Landscaping Business  Landscaping Business You can drive your landscaping business to new heights and greater profits. Even if you are a very small-scale operation, these five things can help you succeed. The key to making your landscaping business profitable is to start thinking […]

7 Secret Habits of Successful Contractors

7 Secret Habits of Successful Contractors By   Citizens General  Risk Management  Risk Management The most successful contractors didn’t get that way by accident. They know how to use the tools and information available to them to make the best decisions for their projects and business. Want to know how they maximize efficiency and confidently […]

How Does Course of Construction Protect Remodeling Contractors?

How Does Course of Construction Protect Remodeling Contractors? By   Citizens General  Course of Construction Insurance  Course of Construction, Course of Construction Insurance You are halfway through completion on a renovation to a residential home. Gale force winds send giant trees crashing down, torrential rains flood the area, and hail strikes the earth with the […]

5 Ways to Get Lower Rates on Your Contractor Insurance

5 Ways to Get Lower Rates on Your Contractor Insurance By   Citizens General  Contractor Insurance  Contractor Insurance Independent contractors and small business owners know that the best way to improve cash flow is to bring more cash in, and pay less out. Sounds simple enough, but the costs of doing business can’t always be […]

5 Ways to Advertise Your Construction Insurance Coverage

5 Ways to Advertise Your Construction Insurance Coverage By   Citizens General  Builders Risk  Builders Risk, Construction Insurance There is a benefit to your construction insurance coverage you may not have considered. Your coverage makes you more attractive to future clients, and the homeowners and bid decision makers that you want to work with. Insurance […]

What Does Liability Insurance Cover for Painters?

What Does Liability Insurance Cover for Painters? By   Citizens General  General Liability  General Liability, General Liability Insurance, Liability Insurance You know exactly how to use the perfect paint, stain, and varnish to completely transform a surface from ordinary to extraordinary. You’re skilled at precision, and have an eye for color. You know the right […]