How Contractors Can Capture More Business During Challenging Economic Times

Contractors were always essential, but the profession now comes with a permanent “essential business” label. COVID-19 has been tough on the economy, and contractors are no exception, despite being allowed to work. We’ve gone through recessions in the past and we never know what’s to come in the future, so as you start getting back […]

The Federal Tax Payment Extension & Your Business

There’s no denying coronavirus has impacted businesses in the contracting and electrical sectors. As a business owner, you may be wondering how the tax extension works—especially since we are now past the typical tax deadline. While we always suggest consulting with a licensed accountant, here is what we understand about the coronavirus tax extension. File […]

eGuides

Below are a few of the recent eGuides that SBT has developed for our contractor partners: It’s on American shores and its impact on the nation’s business community – especially small businesses – is real and already underway. How big of an impact this global pandemic will have on companies, large and small, is all […]

Covid 19 Tracking for Contractors

As state responses to COVID-19 continue to unfold, we’ve established a single resource hub for our contractor and industry partners that details the latest prohibitory orders issued by states. These orders may have relevance for our partners and projects in the area. We are currently working with each state government to obtain additional specific guidance […]

California Suspension of Eviction Orders

During these tough times, it’s hard to remember every little thing we have to do to keep our businesses running: keeping in mind the Families First Coronavirus Response Act , figuring out taxes , and paying rent on office buildings. Especially if your business has lost out on some crucial projects, you might start to think—especially with […]

State COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines By State

Which States Are Reopening, Which Remain on Lockdown, and Why There’s not a national plan to restart US businesses. That’s led to inconsistencies among governors’ orders, and some confusion among residents. (Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/which-states-reopening-lockdown/)   Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ordered all Alabama residents to shelter in place beginning April 4, after repeatedly insisting such an […]