Business management companies are always looking for ways to differentiate themselves from their competition, and those that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award are already several steps ahead. In addition its Diamond Certified status, SLB Business Management – PW Compliance sets itself apart by offering compliance services on top of its regular business management options. “When I started this company, I wanted to help contractors with their labor compliance, but I quickly realized that they also needed help with bookkeeping, payroll and other daily operations requirements,” explains owner Christal Barquero. “Today, we’re an all-encompassing business comprised of professionals who unite our strengths to help our clients get paid for the work that they do.”

SLB Business Management – PW Compliance has been providing administrative services for contractors and subcontractors throughout California since 1996. In addition to managing labor and wage compliance, lien preparations, and preliminary notices, the company has the in-house capabilities to handle billing and bookkeeping, perform notary services, take photos of jobsite progressions for marketing purposes, and more.

SLB Business Management – PW Compliance sets itself apart by taking on detail work so its clients can get back to their own jobs. “We enjoy details and numbers, so we handle those tasks so our clients don’t have to,” says Mrs. Barquero. “Often, subcontractors will do work and not get paid for it, and if they don’t have a business management and compliance company working for them, they may just have to deal with it. We believe that’s unacceptable, so we handle all of the details for our clients and make sure they get paid.”

SLB Business Management – PW Compliance’s unique services are designed to put its clients on better business footing. “Our clients appreciate us because we’re able to remove stress from their plates,” says Mrs. Barquero. “They can hand over tasks to us and they don’t need to worry if they’ll be done correctly. We understand that our clients’ time and money are valuable, so we work as efficiently as possible and do whatever it takes to ensure their success.”

If you own a construction firm, don’t underestimate what a business management and compliance company can do for you.

Construction laws, regulations, requirements and demands can be overwhelming. From labor and wage compliance to making sure clients pay on time, many business owners struggle under the weight of all the responsibilities. Thankfully, there are companies whose sole purpose is to help contractors navigate requirements and complete tasks that can distract from the actual work that needs to be done. Consider the following benefits of working with a business management and compliance company.

Get services you need for less than what it would cost to hire new employees. Smaller contracting firms may not have the budget to hire a compliance officer or business manager to handle paperwork, compliance documents, notices, liens and billing, but that’s where an outside company comes in. According to Christal Barquero, owner of SLB Business Management – PW Compliance in Rohnert Park, partnering with a compliance firm gives you expert help without having to rely on employees to know or learn those services.

Get expert knowledge and compliance for legal matters. Mrs. Barquero admits that labor compliance laws can be confusing. “It’s a complicated process with a lot of requirements, laws and procedures that need to be followed so you don’t get penalized,” she says. “A compliance firm will give you expert knowledge on all of the applicable legal and business requirements.”

Receive a professional, outside perspective. “A lot of subcontractors are very good at doing the work of their trade, but they aren’t great at labor compliance,” says Mrs. Barquero. “Having the outside help of a business management company can free up these subcontractors from having to research and understand aspects of the business that they may not have time for.”

Make your business more profitable with less internal paperwork. With an outside company handling liens, preliminary notices and billing, you’re sure to receive your payments in a timely manner. “It’s important to protect and preserve your revenue rights so you can make sure you get paid on projects,” affirms Mrs. Barquero. “Too often, subcontractors don’t get paid for their work, but that’s not fair. A business management and compliance company will help you get paid for the work that you do.”

Q: Can I get paid if I didn’t issue a preliminary notice?
A: If you provide us with the information that you have on the project and the amount that’s due, we’ll help you get ahold of the contractor and see what we can do to get you paid. In the future, keep in mind that preliminary notices are very small investments that reserve your lien rights on projects, and we highly encourage you to issue them. Whether preliminary notices come through us or you issue them yourself, they protect your assets and revenue.

Q: How much do you charge to issue a preliminary notice?
A: Our current fee is $35.

Q: Can you prepare certified payroll for a project?
A: Yes, if you provide us with a specific list of items, we can process payroll for you.

Q: How quickly can you help me?
A: As soon as we receive your request and the documents or information we need, we’ll start working right away.

Q: When can I file a lien on a property?
A: You have 90 days after the work has been completed to file a lien. If you wait beyond that time, it can become a legal issue.

Q: How long do I have to issue a preliminary notice on a project?
A: The moment you know you’ll be working on a project in California, it’s a great idea to issue a preliminary notice for the amount of the contract work you expect to do so you’re prepared for the job to start. If you wait until the last minute, there can be a time crunch.

Q: Do you provide services remotely and virtually?
A: Yes. We allow you to submit and receive documents via email or a direct upload link, and we’ll communicate with you virtually through email and text message.