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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 16, 20211 min read


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
Dec 1, 20211 min read


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 8, 20211 min read


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
Nov 2, 20211 min read


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 28, 20211 min read


*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
Oct 18, 20212 min read


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 20, 20211 min read


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
Sep 10, 20212 min read


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 31, 20211 min read


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 27, 20211 min read


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 26, 20211 min read


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 16, 20211 min read


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
Aug 9, 20211 min read


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 31, 20212 min read


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 29, 20211 min read


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...

Kristen Shields
Jul 22, 20212 min read


Filing a Mechanic's Lien 101: GC v. Sub
As part of our mini series about filing a mechanic's lien, let's talk about your position on a project. Whether you are a General...

Kristen Shields
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Hidden Crimes in Construction
HEY CONTRACTORS! Does your contract break the law? Each state has its own rules about what you have to say in your contract. And in some...

Kristen Shields
Jul 15, 20211 min read


Filing a Mechanic's Lien 101: Notice to Owner
Unbeknownst to most contractors, many states require a Notice to Owner (NTO) form as a first step in evaluating whether a contractor has...

Kristen Shields
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Filing a Mechanic's Lien 101: A Mini Series with Big Importance
If you've never filed a mechanic's lien, also known as a contractor's lien, there are a few key things you need to know that will be...

Kristen Shields
Jul 7, 20211 min read
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