25 Simple Tips Material Supplier Credit Managers Can Do to Increase Recovery

by Mark A. Cobb In today’s economy, a dollar means more than it has in a long time; thus, every dollar that your credit department is able to collect helps build your company’s bottom line. Since our firm focuses on...

3 BIG TIPS for Using A Georgia Notice of Commencement to Your Advantage

by: Mark A. Cobb Although it is not a scientific representation, we get the sense from our contractor clients that the construction industry is picking up throughout Georgia. One measure that we use is the number of Notices of Commencement...

Protect Your Revenues (Steps To Improve Your Collection Rate)

by: Mark A. Cobb Over the weekend, I was speaking with an older gentleman who had held a prominent job in sales. He had served in that capacity for decades despite changes in technology, product and the opening of foreign...

Cobb Law Group Competes for Best Construction Blog 2013–Please Vote!

For the fourth year, the Construction Marketing Ideas blog is hosting a competition for the Best Construction Blog. And, our firm’s blog, Georgia Construction, Lien & Bond Law Blog, has been nominated to compete for this prestigious contest. Cobb Law...

Joint Venture Contracting in Georgia (Part II)

by: Mark A. Cobb In an earlier blog article entitled Joint Venture Contracting in Georgia (Part I), we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of entering into joint venture agreements on Georgia construction projects. In this article, we discuss some of...

Payment Bonds on Private Sector Construction Projects in Georgia (how to recover more money)

by Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group Most credit professionals involved in the construction industry understand the general rule that there are unique remedies for non-payment issues on Georgia construction projects. Furthermore, they understand that filing and perfecting payment bond...

Tips for Starting a New Business in Georgia!

[caption id="attachment_334" align="alignleft" width="300"] Georgia Business Lawyers The Cobb Law Group[/caption] Proper business skills are an absolute necessity in today’s competitive economy, and the Cobb Law Group is frequently asked some of the essential characteristics of a well-run business. The...

GEORGIA LIEN WAIVERS MAY SHORTEN THE DEADLINE FOR FILING A MATERIALMEN’S LIEN TO SIXTY DAYS!

By: Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group Most of the subcontractors and specialty trade suppliers we speak to understand that all materialmen’s liens filed in Georgia must be filed within ninety days of the last day in which they worked...

GEORGIA CONTRACTING–BEWARE THE STATUTE OF FRAUDS!

By: Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group Georgia Statute of Frauds This economy has forced many Georgia businesses to review their practices and make adjustments for the economic realities associated with today’s market place. Clients frequently contact us about collecting...

iPhone and Android Heat Index App for Construction Workers

by: Mark Cobb Cobb Law Group This afternoon, our expected highs will be in the mid 90's! This is hot! It doesn't matter whether you are sitting in your house by an air conditioning vent, running errands or working outside,...