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Employee Relations in Challenging Times

Richard Alaniz
September 17, 2021
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In these uncertain times, maintaining frequent communications with employees is as crucial as maintaining and growing your business.


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Myths and Facts About Coaching and Training

Monroe Porter
September 10, 2021
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Taking the time to properly train employees instead of throwing them into the deep end and expecting them to swim will help alleviate labor shortages.


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How Hot is Too Hot in the Attic?

Paul Scelsi
September 8, 2021
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If the ventilation is working, how hot should the attic be? Air Vent and a roofing contractor break down this common question.


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Rick Damato

The Roofing Industry's M&A Madness

Tecta America and Carlisle Leading the Trend
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 3, 2021
One Comment

Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in the roofing industry - have you thought about where your roofing company is in the scheme of things?


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Baby Boomers Are Selling Roofing Companies

Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
August 27, 2021
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These 10 keys are sound business practices in preparing your company for a sale or merger and acquisition, adding value to your company whether you sell to a competitor or investors.
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Are Your Beliefs Hurting Your Business?

Monroe Porter
August 20, 2021
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From opinions on wages to growing your operations, these commonly-held beliefs could be hampering your contracting business.
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Airflow in the Attic Delivers More Than Roof Protection

Homeowner’s energy bill dropped 25% thanks to balanced attic ventilation
Paul Scelsi
August 18, 2021
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By including attic ventilation in a roof inspection, a Texas roofing contractor earns referrals thanks to helping homeowners save on their energy bills.
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Where Have All the Workers Gone?

As cases of COVID dwindle, workers are still reluctant to return to work, and the reasons why are varied and complex
Richard Alaniz
August 13, 2021
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As cases of COVID dwindle, workers are still reluctant to return to work, and the reasons why are varied and complex.
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Flop-Ed

The Message Nobody Wants to Hear
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
August 6, 2021
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For true change to happen, the focus on four-year college programs for our youth needs to be balanced with an equal emphasis on skilled trade careers.
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The PRO Act: A Bill Roofing Contractors Should Watch

Benjamin S. Lowenthal
July 23, 2021
One Comment
The biggest change to U.S. labor law in decades moves closer to the finish line and could drastically change the relationship between employers and unions.
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