Land8 | Bret Ford | Activity https://land8.com/members/bretford/activity/ Activity feed for Bret Ford. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 2931757110a64b41b97ba1682f22a18f Bret Ford replied to the topic Liability/Insurance considerations if hired by company as independent contractor (1099)? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/liabilityinsurance-considerations-if-hired-by-company-as-independent-contractor-1099/#post-155137 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:21:01 +0000 I understood LLC’s as a means to protect personal assets from creditors. Since I will not have any debt or creditors, what is the advantage of establishing an LLC in this situation?

]]> 0 a4150d7d2fb44449bcf070d6f7942b92 Bret Ford replied to the topic Liability/Insurance considerations if hired by company as independent contractor (1099)? in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE https://land8.com/forums/topic/liabilityinsurance-considerations-if-hired-by-company-as-independent-contractor-1099/#post-155140 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:09:21 +0000 I never thought it would be easier, but it’s the only arrangement they’re offering;  I’ll have to work with it if I want the experience.  You’re right about the extra taxes; it’s something most people may not consider, but I’ve factored that in. I intend to set aside a certain percentage from each check to cover all taxes at the end of the y…[Read more]

]]> 0 d0487f057ffd83ca8dbf4b1c59822bb4 Bret Ford replied to the topic RLA to RLS? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/rla-to-rls/#post-157769 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:17:13 +0000 I’ve already reviewed Georgia’s requirements via the SOS website, which is what prompted my question.  Thanks for the reply, though.

]]> 0 6f11fe65f0f00490da5d075e5b981ce9 Bret Ford replied to the topic Does your community require the stamp? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/does-your-community-require-the-stamp/#post-164059 Sat, 14 May 2011 22:39:39 +0000 The seed isn’t the only part of the plant that is toxic. The point I was making is that not all plants are appropriate or safe for all locations.

]]> 0 ae94ce8c005b9a07d29e3c368bbce4b3 Bret Ford replied to the topic Question Regarding CLARB Council Record in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/question-regarding-clarb-council-record/#post-163021 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:12:07 +0000 Congrats on graduation and the job.

I was in your situation a few years ago and decided that a council record was an unnecessary expense.  Other people are free to disagree, of course, but I think a council record is a waste of money.  However, once you get licensed, it can save you some headache if you’re trying to get reciprocity in other s…[Read more]

]]> 0 c24794ffdc00d3b9fea0ba0312e07967 Bret Ford replied to the topic Photo locations on map in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/photo-locations-on-map/#post-163189 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:33:54 +0000 Google’s PicasaWeb service does that.
http://picasaweb.google.com

]]> 0 c0c38a9cfe7f98b7317a657176347f8f Bret Ford replied to the topic Does your community require the stamp? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/does-your-community-require-the-stamp/#post-164070 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:33:47 +0000 “In humans, the yew generates digestive, nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders which can result in death. Symptoms include excitation, hyperventilation, and tachycardia, followed by deceleration of the heart, hypotension, nausea, stomach pains, cramps, giddinesses, colic, violent diarrhoea, dizzy spells, convulsions, coma and death…[Read more]

]]> 0 b5d4c7584b1c26ad1c5fcf744cd7cdfc Bret Ford replied to the topic Does your community require the stamp? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/does-your-community-require-the-stamp/#post-164072 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:49:10 +0000 Claudia, I think your question is an excellent one and I hope you get some more responses; I have wondered the same thing, as it seems there is somewhat of an uneven playing field.

While attempts at education are noble, in the end, regulatory requirements that necessitate a more widespread need for our services are what are most likely to have a…[Read more]

]]> 0 6126523963c5736d9f158eec66a1eebe Bret Ford replied to the topic Does your community require the stamp? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/does-your-community-require-the-stamp/page/2/#post-164075 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:54:36 +0000 Ditto, Georgia. 

]]> 0 070be1651c9ebb0a61f98319a322e395 Bret Ford replied to the topic Does your community require the stamp? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/does-your-community-require-the-stamp/page/2/#post-164076 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:37:01 +0000 Georgia
Athens-Clarke County unified gov.
Locally, stamp required for:
-Soil erosion/sediment control plans: “Maps, drawings and supportive computations shall bear the signature and seal of the certified design professional.” (Design Professional: A professional licensed by the State of Georgia in the field of: engineering, architecture, landscape…[Read more]

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