The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Arkansas Residential Remodeler Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Arkansas contractor licensing process and establish your remodeling business with one comprehensive package. The 1 Package combines exam preparation, professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed books, one year of course access, licensing application assistance, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

This all-inclusive solution is designed for contractors pursuing an Arkansas Residential Remodeler license and preparing for the required Arkansas Business and Law examination. It brings the exam, application, licensing, and business setup stages together in one organized program, reducing the need to purchase separate services from multiple providers.

The package includes the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas 8th Edition, along with construction references covering residential codes, workplace safety, carpentry, concrete, and gypsum construction. Every included book is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to support efficient navigation, structured review, and practical reference use.

The online course provides one year of access, allowing contractors to follow an organized study plan, revisit challenging subjects, and build familiarity with the included references. Application Service helps organize the Arkansas licensing submission, while the business setup services help establish a professional operating foundation.

The 1 Package is built for contractors who want support beyond a basic study guide. It combines preparation for the Arkansas Business and Law test with trade-focused construction resources and essential services for creating and organizing a remodeling business.

The $450 deposit is refundable when all included books are returned within one year in similar condition. The books should be protected from water damage, missing pages, excessive wear, unauthorized writing, removed tabs, or other damage that could prevent continued use. The professional highlighting and permanent tabs supplied with the books should remain in place.

Exam Details

Applicants for an Arkansas Residential Remodeler license must pass the Arkansas Contractor Business and Law examination unless the licensing authority recognizes an applicable existing test result for the same business entity. The examination focuses on the business, legal, financial, and project-management responsibilities associated with operating a contracting company in Arkansas.

The Arkansas Business and Law examination contains 50 multiple-choice questions and has a two-hour time limit. Candidates are tested from the Arkansas edition of the Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management. The included NASCLA Arkansas 8th Edition business book is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed to support organized preparation and faster reference navigation.

Business and law preparation may involve contractor licensing requirements, business organization, financial management, estimating, contracts, project management, labor responsibilities, tax fundamentals, insurance, risk management, lien-related topics, and other administrative responsibilities covered by the included reference.

The additional construction books in this package support broader trade knowledge relevant to residential remodeling. They address safety, residential building codes, carpentry, building construction, concrete work, and gypsum systems. These resources can help contractors strengthen practical knowledge used when planning, estimating, coordinating, and supervising remodeling projects.

The state-required examination is the Arkansas Contractor Business and Law test. The construction references provide trade-focused preparation and professional reference value but are not identified as exam-room references for that Business and Law examination.

Open Book Test

The Arkansas Contractor Business and Law examination is an open-book test. Candidates are tested from the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas Edition.

The examination allows two hours for 50 questions, so candidates must use the reference efficiently. An average of less than two and one-half minutes is available for each question, including the time needed to read the question, identify the subject, locate the applicable section, compare the answer choices, and record a response.

The included NASCLA Arkansas 8th Edition business book is highlighted and permanently tabbed to support navigation. Permanent tabs create clear reference points, while targeted highlighting draws attention to important provisions and frequently reviewed material.

Permanent tabs, highlighting, underlining, and annotations completed before the examination are permitted under the published testing instructions. Temporary tabs that can be removed without damaging the page are not permitted. Candidates may not write in their reference book during the examination session.

Preparation should include repeated practice with the same NASCLA Arkansas book. Candidates should learn the location of major topics rather than relying on random searches. The table of contents, index, chapter headings, and permanent tabs can be used together to move from a question’s key term to the appropriate section.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the license classification. Review the Arkansas Residential Remodeler classification and make sure it matches the construction work your business intends to perform.
2. Document qualifying experience. Gather the references and construction-experience information required by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.
3. Prepare the application. Use the included Application Service to organize the licensing forms and supporting documents.
4. Complete the Business and Law examination. Schedule and take the required Arkansas Contractor Business and Law test using the NASCLA Arkansas reference.
5. Submit the licensing package. Provide the completed application, required references, test results, filing fee, and applicable entity documents.
6. Respond to licensing requests. Supply any additional documents requested during the application review.
7. Complete the approval process. Follow the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board’s instructions for license release and activation.
8. Establish the business entity. Use the included LLC or corporation formation service to create the contracting business structure.
9. Obtain the EIN. Complete the included EIN filing process for banking, tax administration, hiring, and professional business operations.
10. Organize ongoing compliance. Use the included Contractor Compliance Guidance to better understand licensing and business responsibilities.

Application Service assists with preparing and organizing the licensing submission. The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board and Residential Contractors Committee retain authority over application approval, examination requirements, and license issuance.

State Requirements

An Arkansas Residential Remodeler license is required for qualifying major structural changes or additions to an existing single-family residence when the project exceeds the state’s applicable monetary threshold, including labor and materials.

Applicants must submit the Arkansas Residential Remodeler application, the required filing fee, and three references using the forms supplied by the licensing authority. The references must demonstrate appropriate construction experience and must be completed by the individuals providing them.

The current application instructions require references showing two years of appropriate construction experience. References should come from individuals who have observed the applicant’s work and can describe the type and quality of construction experience. References cannot be older than the period allowed in the application instructions.

Applicants must also submit a passing Arkansas Business and Law test score. A license may be approved but not released until the required passing score is received, unless an applicable exception is recognized for an entity that already holds a qualifying license.

Corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships must provide the entity filings required by the state. A registered fictitious name must also be documented when applicable.

Licensing approval depends on the applicant’s experience, references, examination results, application completeness, business structure, and satisfaction of all state requirements. Purchasing this package does not replace the state’s review process.

Reference Books

• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926
  Federal construction safety regulations addressing workplace conditions, protective measures, equipment, fall protection, excavation, scaffolding, and other construction safety responsibilities. The included book is highlighted and permanently tabbed.
• Included Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 Edition
  A residential construction code reference covering building planning, structural systems, foundations, walls, floors, roofs, fire safety, and other requirements for one- and two-family dwellings. The included book is highlighted and permanently tabbed.
• Included Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 Edition
  A trade-focused resource covering construction tools, materials, framing methods, building components, and practical carpentry principles used in residential work. The included book is highlighted and permanently tabbed.
• Included Book: The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  A concrete construction reference addressing materials, placement, finishing, curing, quality control, and practices associated with durable concrete work. The included book is highlighted and permanently tabbed.
• Included Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  A reference covering gypsum products, wall and ceiling systems, installation methods, finishing, fire-resistant assemblies, and related construction applications. The included book is highlighted and permanently tabbed.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas 8th Edition
  The Arkansas-specific business and law reference used for the required contractor examination. It addresses business planning, licensing, project management, financial responsibilities, and contractor operations. The included book is highlighted and permanently tabbed.

Exam Room Approved Books

• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Arkansas 8th Edition
  The Arkansas business book is the reference used for the Contractor Business and Law examination. The included copy is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed for organized exam navigation.

The OSHA, residential code, carpentry, concrete, and gypsum books support trade-focused study but are not identified as references for the Arkansas Business and Law examination. Candidates should bring only the materials authorized for the specific examination they are taking.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin exam preparation by learning the organization of the NASCLA Arkansas business book. Review the table of contents and identify where major subjects appear, including licensing, business structure, financial management, estimating, contracts, employment responsibilities, insurance, taxes, and project administration.

Practice locating answers by subject rather than reading the entire book from beginning to end. Identify the key term in each question, use the permanent tabs to reach the relevant chapter, and confirm the answer from the applicable text.

The construction references can be incorporated into a broader professional study plan. Use the OSHA book to review construction safety responsibilities, the residential code for building requirements, the carpentry reference for structural and framing knowledge, the concrete guide for quality concrete practices, and the gypsum handbook for wall and ceiling systems.

Highlighted text should be used as a navigation aid rather than an isolated answer. Read the surrounding material and consider how definitions, exceptions, tables, and related provisions affect the subject.

Timed practice is valuable for an open-book test. Work through groups of business and law questions while using only the NASCLA Arkansas reference. Record subjects that take too long to locate and repeat those searches during later study sessions.

Business Formation

The 1 Package includes formation of an LLC or corporation. This service helps establish the customer’s residential remodeling business as a legally structured entity and creates a foundation for organized professional operations.

A formal business entity can support clearer separation between business and personal activities, organized recordkeeping, business banking, vendor relationships, contracts, and professional presentation to customers.

EIN Filing with the IRS

EIN filing assistance is included. An Employer Identification Number can be used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, complete business documents, and operate the remodeling company professionally.

Using an EIN for company activities can help organize financial records and support separation between personal and business transactions.

Contractor Compliance Guidance

Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand important responsibilities associated with operating an Arkansas remodeling business. Guidance may address licensing awareness, organized recordkeeping, business administration, and recognition of ongoing contractor obligations.

The service is designed to position the business for organized, long-term operations. Contractors remain responsible for complying with applicable licensing, permitting, tax, insurance, employment, safety, and local requirements.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep brings exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed reference books, Application Service, and business setup support together in one coordinated package.

The one-year course-access period provides time for structured study, repeated review, and practice-oriented preparation. The highlighted and tabbed books support faster navigation and help contractors connect course subjects with the appropriate references.

Application Service helps organize the Arkansas licensing submission. Business formation and EIN filing create an operational foundation, while Contractor Compliance Guidance supports awareness of professional responsibilities.

The package does not guarantee a passing examination score, application approval, license issuance, or business results. Success depends on the applicant’s experience, qualifications, preparation, application completeness, examination performance, and compliance with Arkansas requirements.

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes six highlighted and tabbed books, one year of course access, Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

What is the total cost?

The package cost is $1,995. The refundable book deposit is $450, bringing the total due to $2,445.

Is the $450 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The deposit is refundable when all books are returned within one year in similar condition.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every included book is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed.

How long does book preparation take?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders. This preparation period is separate from shipping transit time.

Is the Arkansas Business and Law exam open book?

Yes. The Arkansas Contractor Business and Law examination is open book and uses the NASCLA Arkansas business and law reference.

Does Application Service guarantee licensing approval?

No. Application Service helps prepare and organize the submission. The Arkansas licensing authority makes all eligibility and licensing decisions.

Does The 1 Package guarantee a passing score?

No. The package provides preparation resources and support services, but examination results depend on the contractor’s knowledge, preparation, and performance.