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business addiction

Breaking Unhealthy Business Addictions

Working hard in an unprofitable business and being in denial of that fact leads to an unhappy life
Monroe Porter
April 4, 2016
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Business can be stimulating and somewhat addictive.
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Rick Damato

Sustainable, Green Roofing Systems Can Make The World A Better Place

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
April 4, 2016
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It’s great fun to think that we are in a business where we not only make our living, but one in which we deliver warmth, comfort and dry spaces to our customers all while making the world a better place.
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department of labor changes

The Department of Labor's Changes to Overtime Rules for 2016 and Beyond

By being proactive, employers can get ahead of the game and limit their exposure.
Richard Alaniz
March 7, 2016
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When the changes become effective, employers can expect greater scrutiny and a further increase in wage and hour lawsuits.
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roofing contractor advice

8 Mottos For A Successful Roofing Contractor

Some Not So Famous Quotes, From a Not So Famous Guy
Monroe Porter
March 7, 2016
One Comment
The years have flown by and while not famous, I've accumulated some "contractorisms" that I believe have an eternal shelf life.
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Safety Advice

Mentoring the Roofing Contractor's 'Competent Person' on Jobsites

Chip Macdonald
February 9, 2016
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Under Federal law, all individuals are presumed legally competent until a judicial hearing determines otherwise. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), however, the competency criteria of a designated employee must first be evaluated by his/her employer.
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Culturally excellent companies

Creating Culturally Excellent Companies that Spur Business Growth

Six Behaviors For Success
Ricardo Gonzalez
Ricardo González
February 8, 2016
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Unhealthy cultures sap the life and energy from our companies. Negative cultures drain our creativity and, ultimately, our profitability.
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Exit Planning

Six Exit Traps That Could Sink Your Roofing Business

Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
February 8, 2016
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Sustainable Roofing

Sometimes, It's What's Underneath That Matters

The use of cover boards is starting to grow again, and it’s easy to understand why.
Jim Hoff
February 8, 2016
One Comment
Cover boards have been used with flat roof systems for decades, starting with hot mopped and torch-applied asphalt systems to protect the underlying roof from damage during installation.
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It’s Time to Rethink OSHA (and Run It More Like the Fed)

February 5, 2016
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As an editor for Roofing Contractor, I’ve always endeavored to stay neutral when it comes to partisan politics.
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Protecting your business

8 Ways To Protect Your Business Against Owner Illness and Other Setbacks

Some simple structural changes to your business may go a long way in helping it survive.
Monroe Porter
February 5, 2016
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A lot is written about working “on” your business, rather than “in” your business.
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