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Give Your Maintenance Business a Lift

June 5, 2017
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The business of what we used to call commercial roof "repair" continues to change and grow.
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roofers and satellite dishes

The Do's and Don'ts of Satellite Dish Removal for Roofers

Alexander Doak
May 5, 2017
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Roofers will invariably run into issues during their working careers, including one which some new roofers may know very little to nothing about: Satellite dishes.
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Paid Parental Leave Policy

Trump Pushes Paid Parental Leave Policy

Employers should start to prepare now so they're ready for any new changes to federal laws.
Richard Alaniz
May 5, 2017
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President Donald Trump announced his intention to work on making childcare more accessible in a bi-partisan fashion during his first address before a joint session of congress.
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improved roofing safety

Tools for Improved Roof Safety

Jim Hoff
May 5, 2017
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There are many tools available that can make a significant contribution to your company's safety program.
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failing roofing business

Avoiding Plunder…How to Keep a Mature Business Sharp

6 Signs of Plunder and How to Avoid It
Monroe Porter
May 5, 2017
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The last thing most entrepreneurs want is to see their creation and identity disappear when they do.
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Rick Damato

Safety: Are You Selling It?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 5, 2017
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Emerging changes in leadership at the U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA are coming.
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exit planning

Getting "Un-Stuck" From Your Business

It's important to get greater clarity in your financial future and retirement planning now.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
April 6, 2017
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The entire process of exit planning can get bogged down with the technical jargon of accounting, law, tax codes, estate planning, insurance and financial planning.
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Marijuana in the Workplace

Marijuana in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

Richard Alaniz
April 6, 2017
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Given the reality of increasing marijuana legalization, assuring that its presence in the workplace and any associated problems is prevented has become a critical concern.
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recycling shingles

Shingle Recycling Update

Shingle recycling offers solid economic benefits for roofing contractors looking to make a positive contribution.
Jim Hoff
April 5, 2017
4 Comments
Without a doubt, the biggest success story in sustainable roofing has been the amazing growth in the recycling of asphalt shingles.
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measuring up

Don’t Let the Easy Route Hold You Captive

Thinking small and putting all your eggs into one basket in business is shortsighted.
Monroe Porter
April 5, 2017
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Here are some of the more common quick fixes that come back to haunt contractors.
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