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Earth Day - And Other April Happenings

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
April 1, 2019
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April 22, 2019 marks the 49th anniversary of the Earth Day movement.
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recession preparing

Is Your Roofing Company Prepared for a Recession?

Avoid complacency resulting from good economic times to prep for the worst.
Monroe Porter
March 21, 2019
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Here are five things to keep your eye on in case of an impending recession.
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legally speaking

Job Descriptions - An Essential Tool for Your Roofing Company

Mundane? Maybe, but laying out expectations shouldn't be ignored
Richard Alaniz
March 18, 2019
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There is no federal or state law, rule, or regulation that mandates job descriptions.
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roofing safety

Are We Too Quiet About Safety in Roofing?

Melissa Miller
March 11, 2019
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It's the responsibility of employers to learn applicable OSHA standards and suitably inform workers.
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roofing day 2

Taking the Hill – Part II

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
March 1, 2019
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The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is once again bringing together roofing industry interests to travel to Washington, D.C.
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business exit planning

Why You Need Both an Exit and Succession Plan

Exiting in the next 15 years? Both the owner and the business need an exit strategy.
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
February 25, 2019
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A business owner cannot replace themselves (succession) until they can clearly envision their financial future (exit plan).
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2019 roofing industry

What Should Roofing Contractors Expect to See in 2019?

Roofing industry professionals should not enter the year with higher expectations than are realistic.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 21, 2019
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It’s time to review the major factors that impacted the roofing industry in 2018 and what major events the industry has to look forward to in 2019.
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salaried roofing employees

Are Your Salaried Employees at Your Roofing Company Truly Exempt?

It might be quite beneficial for employers to carefully review the job functions of all their salaried employees.
Richard Alaniz
February 20, 2019
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There are individuals in every workplace in the United States who are paid a salary and considered exempt from pay for overtime after 40 hours in a work week.
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Roofing managers

Traits of a Good Manager

Becoming a good professional manager requires learning new skills.
Monroe Porter
February 18, 2019
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Managing people has been and will always be challenging.
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Jill Bloom
Publisher's Note

Reaching Roofing Contractors Anywhere, Anytime

February 13, 2019
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This year is going to be another exciting one for the roofing industry, and the way technology continues to change how we do business inspires and amazes me.
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