A license is the start. A business that can actually take work is the goal. TradeOS partners with Home Alliance Launch to help new contractors get set up — entity, insurance, banking, pricing, scheduling — and then plugged into real install volume.
LLC or corporation, EIN, state registration. Match your structure to how you'll hire and bill.
General liability, workers' comp where required, and your contractor bond. Don't take work without coverage.
Business checking, accounting software, sales tax registration, and a CPA who knows trades.
Pricing, scheduling, a basic CRM, and a real path to qualified install jobs.