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Bringing 2020 Into Focus for Roofing Contractors

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 6, 2019
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What is your vision for 2020? Please permit me to submit a suggestion: Focus on yourself.
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exit planning

8 Key Disciplines of a Successful Exit from Your Roofing Business

Ideally, succession planning should be an ongoing process so that when you’re ready, the final transition can take place in three years.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
November 22, 2019
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An owner's exit from a business will probably be the largest financial event of their life.
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discrimination policies

Employment Discrimination Laws: Myth vs. Fact

There’s a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.
Marci Britt
November 18, 2019
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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.
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Wage Theft

What Contractors Should Know About Wage Theft Laws

Wage payment violations occur in workplaces of all sizes across all industries, and generally involve a number of employees since most violations are the result of an improper pay procedures.
Richard Alaniz
November 15, 2019
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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.
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time management

Habits for Increased Efficiency in Your Roofing Business

November 8, 2019
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Discipline and focus are more important than ever. The basic principles of time management have not changed. The tools are just different.
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Making the Most Out of Mass Media for Your Roofing Business

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to reach out to your local media outlets and find out if they have an interest in knowing more about your business
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 1, 2019
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No matter what kind of roofing services you offer, if you want to grow or even maintain your roofing business, you must consistently seek out new customers.
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tool belts and harnesses

Tool Belts and Harnesses: Over, Under or Integral?

Roofing contractors must carefully consider how to use a harness and tool belt together in order to exhibit a good-faith effort to eliminate or mitigate infeasibility and greater fall hazards.
Chip Macdonald
October 25, 2019
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Except for the roofing inspector, most roofing contractors would expect their employees to wear a tool belt while on the roof deck.
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recruiting new employees

How to Coach and Develop New Roofing Employees

New recruits are your future, so protect your future by planning for their success.
Monroe Porter
October 18, 2019
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New recruits are your future, so protect your future by planning for their success. A little common sense and structured effort can make the training process much easier.
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employee disputes

Roofing Workplace Safety: Employee Disputes

Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out workplace disputes.
Richard Alaniz
October 11, 2019
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Workplace disputes can range from simple verbal arguments to the extreme of workplace violence. Depending on the situation, the employer may need to do more than simply smooth out conflicts.
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Viva La Difference: Metal Roofing Sales Advice

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
October 4, 2019
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Nothing happens until you sell something. Sales is one essential component without which no business would survive.
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