Kristen Shields
Be a hoarder... of project documentation!
When it comes to project documentation, you can never have too much. Ask yourself: Are you saving enough (whether in paper or electronic...
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Kristen Shields
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Danger: Homeowner Consent to Unlicensed Contracting (Part 2)
Because the highway to the danger zone of unlicensed contracting continues (yes, that is shameless homage to the Top Gun theme song), we...
Kristen Shields
- Nov 20, 2022
- 1 min
Danger: Homeowner Consent to Unlicensed Contracting (Part 1)
In a staggering number of situations, people who engage in unlicensed contracting have previously informed property owners (often on...
Kristen Shields
- Feb 24, 2022
- 1 min
Cringeworthy "Too Little Too Late"
"Too little too late" is a phrase used in many contexts, but your business shouldn't be one of them, especially when it comes to job site...
Kristen Shields
- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
Put on your oxygen mask first...
With the recent storms and tornadic destruction that ripped through several states, massive devastation calls for assistance and...
Kristen Shields
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Ouch! Bit by the Entrepreneurial Bug
Imagine... you have worked at a company for a period of time, crushing life, but wonder if there could be more out there for you. What if...
Kristen Shields
- Nov 8, 2021
- 1 min
War Stories: Turn The Page
War stories in business can be fascinating and highly entertaining, especially when sharing with others in the industry. Unfortunately,...
Kristen Shields
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min
Misconception Correction: Non-Compete Agreements
Many people think non-compete agreements are unenforceable and are deterred from using them with employees. However, the reality is not...
Kristen Shields
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
HELLO Oklahoma!
If you are a contractor, supplier, or manufacturer in Oklahoma or looking to take on a project there, we can help! Being able to serve...
Kristen Shields
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
*Leverage* It...is...everything.
What is leverage, and why is it so important in the contracting world? Simply, it's exertion of force by a lever - and a lever is used to...
Kristen Shields
- Sep 20, 2021
- 1 min
Attention Storm Chasers!
Did you know that... If you take your 1099 subcontracted labor to work in another state that's been impacted by natural disasters and...
Kristen Shields
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
Misconception Correction: Joint Ventures to Bypass Licensing Laws
Entrepreneurial spirit involves creativity, imagination, drive, and so much more. If you've ever seen an episode of Shark Tank, you know...
Kristen Shields
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
Assignment of Benefits (AOB)
Hurricane Ida is bringing destruction and a call for help and rebuilding in the near future. Many of you likely will leave your home...
Kristen Shields
- Aug 27, 2021
- 1 min
Fairytales and Contracts: 2 Peas in a Pod
A day around flooring product without self testing "Princess & the Pea" style would be an opportunity wasted, and so I did... Talking...
Kristen Shields
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
All For Contractors on Instagram!
If you prefer following All For Contractors via other media channels, check out and follow AFC on Instagram at...
Kristen Shields
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
Punctuation Can = a Horror Story!
Bet you never thought "punctuation" and "horror" would be used in the same sentence! Remember grade school grammar class and discussion...
Kristen Shields
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
Misconception Correction: Work Order as a Contract
One misconception is that a work order is not a legally binding contract. In most states, all you need to create a legally binding...
Kristen Shields
- Jul 31, 2021
- 2 min
Point to Ponder: Contractor v. Craftsman
"It takes more time to remove and replace a switch plate than to merely paint around it," said a client once upon a time. Credentials are...
Kristen Shields
- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
Roof Fall = Up Your Proactive Game
Having been out of state triaging a roof fall incident (an alleged one, of course), we return with numerous takeaways, all of which are...
Kristen Shields
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
THAT Bad Apple Customer
Often I hear from new clients presenting with a homeowner dispute or nonpayment that in all the years they have worked, they have never...
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