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The Long View on Metal Roofing

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
October 4, 2018
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I find the emerging discussion of eliminating quarterly reporting for public companies quite intriguing.
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next generation roofing workforces

Tackling the Challenges of Recruiting and Training Roofing’s Next-Generation Workforce

Competing for today’s top talent means bringing life-changing career opportunities to market in fresh ways.
Rob Kornahrens
September 24, 2018
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When the customer you've been trying to land brings a high-ticket project your way, will a shortage of qualified talent cost you the opportunity?
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Career in the skilled trades

Roofing Contractors Need Their Next ‘Iron Man’

Trade organizations and classes are brilliant, alternative gateways to a career path for graduates who are passionate about embracing a practical skill.
Melissa Miller
September 13, 2018
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Trade organizations and classes are brilliant, alternative gateways to a career path for graduates who are passionate about embracing a practical skill.
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recruiting new roofing employees

How to Conduct Effective Job Interviews and Hire the Right Roofers

Following a Few Simple Steps Can Help Prevent Big Problems.
September 10, 2018
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There's no question that the continuous flood of government regulations caused layoffs and a weak hiring rate for many businesses in the recent past.
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When It Comes to Subcontracting, Which Way Will the Pendulum Swing?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 6, 2018
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Roofing, for the most part, fared better than most construction trades during the Great Recession.
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exiting your roofing business

Can You Afford to Exit Your Roofing Contractor Businesss?

The fear of outliving your money can easily be diminished with an investment in basic exit planning
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
August 27, 2018
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Most owners, whether their business is worth $2 million or $30 million, continue to be stuck in their business until they can clearly see the path to replace their income and maintain their lifestyles.
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prescription medication

Impact of Increased Use of Prescription Drugs on Roofing Contractors

'Best Practices' recommended as the legal landscape evolves regarding prescribed medications, medical marijuana.
Richard Alaniz
August 20, 2018
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With the increasing use of prescribed opioids, the likelihood that the issue will arise in either the hiring context or involving a current employee is significant.
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roofing contractors

Success As a Roofing Contractor Has Little to Do with Luck

Monroe Porter
August 13, 2018
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Don't underestimate how little things and a willingness to change can dramatically impact your success.
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Roofing Contractors: Make Time for Some CTE

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
August 8, 2018
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top 100 tips

5 Steps to Help Make Next Year’s Top 100 List

Groth
Ryan Groth
August 6, 2018
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Roofing contractors can start their paths to getting and staying on the Top 100 Roofing Contractors List right now.


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