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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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roofing business deregulation

How Deregulation Trends Impact Roofing Contractors

Overall deregulation has cut across almost all executive branch agencies, yet those related to labor and employment matters appear to be pushing in the other direction.
Richard Alaniz
July 25, 2018
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One of the more significant election promises made by then-candidate Donald Trump was his pledge to reduce the regulatory burden on American businesses.
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roofing employees and employment

Don’t Let Your Employees Hold Your Roofing Business Hostage

Economic success has always been tied to the allocation of scarce resources, and today that resource is labor
Monroe Porter
July 18, 2018
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Current employment shortages and challenges have some roofing contractors feeling trapped and resorting to poor personnel practices.
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rooftop solar panels

Roofing Contractors and California's Solar Mandate

New solar energy requirements in California make it decision time for roofers.
Andrew Fredrickson
July 16, 2018
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California has adopted a sweeping change to its Code of Regulations — effective Jan. 1, 2020, most new residential homes must have solar panel technology. What's it mean for the roofing industry?


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Roofing Contractors Focus on Technology

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 5, 2018
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workers compensation

Workers' Compensation: A Common Employer's Nightmare

Richard Alaniz
June 11, 2018
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Review past worksite claims to determine the problem areas. If you can prevent the injury, then you prevent the claim. That's a win.
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