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Contractors Bond vs. Liability Insurance
By Allen Lowder · 5 years ago
Surety bonds and liability insurance are two very different types of coverage that contractors should be aware of. A bonded contractor provides more financial security to customers and partners, and a licensed contractor is more ...
How to Be a Successful Independent Contractor
By Allen Lowder · 5 years ago
Independent contractors play a huge role in today’s economy. One in five jobs in the U.S. are performed by a worker under contract, and contractors and freelancers could make up 50% of the American workforce ...
Are You a Handyman or a General Contractor?
By Allen Lowder · 5 years ago
Do you find yourself wondering if you are truly a handyman or a general contractor? While the two roles may perform similar work sometimes, the distinction between the two is actually very important. Qualifications, certifications, ...
The Pros and Cons of Managing Product Certification
By Allen Lowder · 6 years ago
Getting and keeping product certifications is a huge part of keeping your business running smoothly. But the question remains: should you manage certifications yourself, or entrust someone else to do it for you? The answer ...
Do I Need EAC Certification for My Product?
By Allen Lowder · 6 years ago
In order for certain products to enter Eurasian Economic Union countries, they must have Eurasian Conformity (EAC) certification. EAC certification, demonstrated by the EAC Mark, represents compliance with safety and public health standards of Russia, ...
My Product Line Went to Hazard Based 62368-1, and All I Got Was This Lousy CB Report
By Paul Milton · 6 years ago
The objective of this article is to offer an alternative to the CB route of compliance to meet the new European safety standard EN 62368-1 Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Safety requirements for ...
Does My Product Need EAC Certification to Sell in the Eurasian Union?
By Allen Lowder · 6 years ago
Many products, but not all, that are sold in the Eurasian Economic Union require Eurasian Conformity certification, or EAC. This certification, displayed on products with the EAC mark, demonstrates that a product meets the technical ...
Do I Need the CE Mark to Export My Product to Europe?
By Allen Lowder · 6 years ago
The CE Mark is required for certain types of products to enter the "European Single Market," also known as the European Economic Area (EEA). The European Single Market enables freer and more consistent trade among ...