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Editor's Note: Your Relationship With Suppliers

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
February 1, 2005
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One relationship that continues to change is the one between roofing contractors and roofing material suppliers.
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Maintenance of Modified Bitumen Roof Systems

John D'Annunzio
February 1, 2005
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Modified materials have inherent characteristics that require proper maintenance over their service life.
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Safety Advice: Get Out There and Corner

Chip Macdonald
February 1, 2005
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A bullet-list of our problems in today's building field could fill a New York City phone book.
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Eight Stupid Things Contractors Do to Commit Financial Suicide

Monroe Porter
February 1, 2005
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I would like to write about eight mistakes we see over and over.
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Risky Business

January 1, 2005
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If your company makes more money than it knows what to do with, don't bother reading any further.
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Problem Gamblers: A Hidden Threat To Your Business

Jim Olsztynski
January 1, 2005
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One mechanical contractor lost almost $2 million to a gambling addict on the payroll.
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Coffee Shop Lessons

January 1, 2005
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Once upon a time I worked for the world's greatest manager. I didn't realize it then. It was 20 years ago. Her name was Jackie, and she was the owner and manager of Foxy John's Coffee Shop.
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Dispute Resolution: Picking Your Fights Carefully

John Alfs
December 1, 2004
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The purpose of this article is to first define the various dispute resolution mechanisms, then to share some thoughts as to which path to follow, given the circumstances of the particular conflict in which you may be placed.
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The Myths and Pitfalls of Managing Sales

Monroe Porter
December 1, 2004
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It never ceases to amaze me that contractors will micromanage every dollar and hour spent on jobs, but not salespeople.
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Editor's Note: Suggestions for the Year Ahead

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 1, 2004
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It is great that the economy is improving and it looks like 2005 might be a pretty good year for the roofing business. The problem is that you have to be able to stay in the business to take advantage of it!
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