The Differences Between State Licenses and Local Permits
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May 10, 2022, by Laura Worker in Business Compliance.
If you own or operate an architecture company or an engineering firm, you are likely aware of your state’s licensing requirements. However, certain jobs and services you perform may be subject to additional permitting requirements.
The primary difference between licenses … Read more
The Importance of Continuing Education for Professional Engineers
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April 12, 2022, by Laura Worker in Business Compliance.
Professional engineers are responsible for obtaining continuing education credits, also referred to as professional development hours (PDH), to maintain their licenses. Continuing education ensures firms and their employees are expanding and improving their engineering skills and cultivating new and industry-relevant … Read more
California Secretary of State Temporarily Suspends Filing Operations to Transition Online System
Update March 29, 2022: The California Secretary of State has updated its website to announce delays in the new bizfile Online portal will continue at least through April 7, 2022.
Beginning March 11, 2022, the California Secretary of State Business … Read more
Everything You Need to Know to File Timely Annual Reports
Updated March 2022
Annual reports are entity information updates due to the secretary of state on a predetermined, scheduled basis according to the statutes and rules of each state. Business entities, such as LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits, must file annual … Read more
Licensure vs. Certification: What’s the Difference?
Every industry has its own demands and requirements to operate a business without interruption. If you own or operate a business in architecture, engineering, or construction, you are likely aware of your licensing requirements. But, are you also aware … Read more
5 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Architecture and Engineering Business
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February 8, 2022, by Laura Worker in Business Compliance.
Different industries come with various inherent risks. Businesses in engineering and architecture are typically more dangerous for employees and third parties because of the equipment used and the types of projects being completed. You need to have the right insurance … Read more
Compliance Check: Are You Ready for New Business From IIJA?
In 2022, architecture, engineering, and construction businesses (AEC) expect significant opportunities to come from the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
To prepare, forward-thinking firms should be planning for expansion into new jurisdictions and maintaining good standing … Read more
New York Repeals Duplicate Filing Requirement for Registered Nonprofits
On November 12, 2021, New York Governor Hochul signed S4817a/A1141a, which repeals the redundant filing requirement for New York nonprofit organizations introduced earlier this year.
Under the former law, nonprofits would have been required to file … Read more
6 Tips to Donate More to Charity Without Breaking Your Budget
Americans are a generous bunch. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, U.S. residents and companies gave $471.44 billion to charity in 2020, a significant increase over 2019.
Of course, Americans don’t give equally. Many of us lack the resources … Read more
Next Generation Charity Auction and Event Fundraisers
Pivot, convert, virtual, hybrid, online. These are all new terms used in the charity auction landscape–a silver lining that, in the Coronavirus cloud, can fully fund your charity’s financial needs. Gala events with lavish rooms, food, and entertainment are the … Read more