If you are a contractor with a business, whether big or small, you should think about joining a contractor/trade association (or more than one).
As a contractor licensing company, we wanted to share reasons with you as to why you should join these associations.
- These associations help promote the industry through collaborative efforts. For example, you can go to local high schools and promote a certain trade.
- These associations will keep you up-to-date on code and licensing changes.
- There is strength in numbers. As an association, you can go up against the city or state in decisions or votes that are going to hurt your trade.
- An association can help pay for training or offer less expensive training for people.
- Associations often bring in great speakers for meetings. These speakers are good at what they do and can motivate you to do things you may have never done before.
- You belong to a group doing the same work as you and having similar problems as you. These people can become friends and a great support system to you.
- You can find people to buy or sell a business to through the association.
- Your customers will find you more credible if you belong to an association.
- You can choose what level association you want to be a part of to save on costs.
Here are just a few associations for you to possibly join:
- American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
- American Subcontractors Association, Inc. (ASA)
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC)
- The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
- National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
- National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
Looking to get your contractor’s license or know someone who needs one? We’ve got you covered. We are a Florida contractor licensing company and can help contractors in all 50 states get their licenses. We will talk to you over the phone and by email to get your application approved by the Board. We know what the Board needs to get you approved the first time, and fast! To get your contractor license, click Florida contractor’s license page to learn more or call 239-777-1028.