When hiring a contractor for a home improvement or construction project, it’s crucial to ask specific questions to ensure you’re making an informed decision and hiring the right professional for the job. Here are five essential questions to ask every contractor: 1. Are You Licensed and Insured? 2. Can You Provide References and Examples of […]
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Lets face it, everyone will have a toilet, a shower, a basement drain that backs up. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it. At first you may hear a strange gurgle, maybe even difficulty flushing, and then BAM! Water isn’t flowing the direction it is supposed to be. So what do you
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We’ve done it! We have created and launched our first fully operational credential verification platform. 🤔 Why is this important? 😬 Until now, homeowners across the country struggled to verify if professionals like plumbers or electricians were actually licensed to do the work they say they can. This could result in fraud or even worse,
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A housecleaner who has undergone a background check to ensure that the person is trustworthy and does not have a criminal record that could pose a safety risk.
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The usefulness of a background check can vary depending on the purpose for which it is conducted. Most people have no idea what is contained in their background check, or how to get a copy of it. In general, a background check can provide valuable information about a person’s criminal record, employment history, educational qualifications,
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How Common Are Child Abuse Crimes from Babysitters? By: Valerie Goodwin August 9, 2021 All parents want some alone time eventually. Whether that is to run some errands, take a nap, or go out with friends or family. What do you do with the kids though? A common option is to leave them with a
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What Are Potential Employers Going To See On My Background Check? By: Valerie GoodwinJune 28, 2021 Most of us have applied for a job and have had to consent to them running a background check on us. What exactly are they looking for though? How will what they find impact your chances of getting hired?
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We need vetting, but we also need volunteers. The primary purpose of vetting has been to protect the community and the organization from exposure to bad actors, but the world has evolved and non-profit organizations are now competing for Volunteers. Today a volunteer fills out a form, often on paper, and doesn’t know when the
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Happy New Year! My last article covered why we should be using background checks to screen out potentially bad, if not dangerous, dates. As a non-single individual, living an ordinary life, you might still be wondering why you’d want to use a background check. Let me address why you’re not being paranoid or overly cautious for wanting
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