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Bling Lingo Made Simple

Ellen Rohr
October 11, 2006
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Today ... again ... I was scratching my head over an accounting mess for which the owner had paid a bookkeeper many dollars over many years. How did it happen?
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Editor's Note: If Opportunity Knocks, Will You Answer the Door?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 1, 2006
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As you thumb through this month's issue of Roofing Contractor, you will notice the recurring theme of roofing products and systems. Not just in the advertisements, but in the columns and feature articles.
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Smart Business: Hot Tips for Contractors of All Stripes

Jim Olsztynski
September 1, 2006
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Dan Holohan is a longtime friend of mine and a renowned teacher and consultant to the home heating industry. His Web site, www.heatinghelp.com, is a treasure chest of advice and information for contractors and consumers alike.
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Small Shop Talk: The Effort-to-Effect Ratio

Ellen Rohr
September 1, 2006
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When I was a new mother, I remember calling my mom in tears. "I've fed him, changed him, rocked him, sung to him," I sobbed, "and he just won't go to sleep. What do I do now?
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Safety Advice: Road Food

Chip Macdonald
September 1, 2006
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Our fluctuating, mobile economy has forced many contractors today to travel further afield in search of work in regions of the country where building permits are on the rise.
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Measuring Up: Blood Is Thicker Than Water, But It Can Gum Up Your Business

Monroe Porter
September 1, 2006
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When done right, few things are more rewarding than running a successful family business. However, family businesses can include sticky family issues that can become heart-wrenching traps for family members.
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Technical Details: Proper Application of SPF Systems

John D'Annunzio
September 1, 2006
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Proper application of sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF) systems is required for the long-term success of the system. Installation is comprised of three stages...
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View from the Top: Warranty Calls Equal Opportunities

Mike Feazel
September 1, 2006
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No matter what you call them - callbacks, warranties, or disruptions - these calls from a potentially upset homeowner are always an opportunity.
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Editor's Note: Information That Can Boost Your Business - And Possibly Save Your Skin

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
August 1, 2006
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Elsewhere in this issue of Roofing Contractor (pages 44-49, to be exact) you will find an invitation to attend our third annual Best of Success conference, which will be held in Phoenix Sept. 21-22, 2006.
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Smart Business: Mind Your Telephone Manners

Jim Olsztynski
August 1, 2006
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I'm in a bad mood right now, which makes it a good time to address a pet peeve. The reason is a phone call I made - two phone calls, actually - trying to reschedule an annual appointment with my ophthalmologist.
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