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Technical Details: TPO and the Environment

John D'Annunzio
November 4, 2008
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Thermoplastic olefins (TPOs) are a blend of thermoplastics and elastomers. The chemical formulation consists of a thermoplastic base - polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) - and an elastomeric base - the ethylene-propylene rubber polymer of ethylene propylene diene terpolymer rubber (EPDM).
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Leadership Selling: Presentations That Create Impact

BNP Media Staff
November 4, 2008
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The presentation is the stage in the process where salespeople, rather than creating momentum, often lose a sale. But the factors that make a high-impact presentation are not as mysterious as you might believe.
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LegallySpeaking: Heed OSHA to Protect Workers and Stay Clear of Trouble

Richard Alaniz
November 4, 2008
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Employers are responsible for preserving the health and safety of their workers. And the government agency that oversees employers’ compliance is OSHA, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.
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Leadership Selling: Building a Winning Team

BNP Media Staff
September 29, 2008
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Creating a great sales team begins by creating a great learning environment. With so many companies struggling to attract solid sales performers, it becomes obvious that the best way to develop a solid sales team is not to steal one from your competition, but to build one.
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Technical Details: Repairing Slate Roofs

John D'Annunzio
September 29, 2008
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Slate tiles are one of the oldest types of steep-slope roof coverings in the United States. Their application dates back to colonial times. In recent decades, there has been a decrease in slate applications, due in large part to shortages in raw materials and a lack of skilled craftsman.
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Measuring Up: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Business Success

Monroe Porter
September 29, 2008
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Our nation was founded on Thomas Jefferson‘s famous words regarding our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This was a new concept 232 years ago and it revolutionized the way people think of government and its role in our day-to-day lives.
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Smart Business: 10 Tips for Surviving in Bad Times

Jim Olsztynski
September 29, 2008
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We are in a terrible economic environment and many of you are feeling the pinch. There’s nothing you can do to increase demand for roofing, so the focus needs to be on increasing your share of the diminished market.
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Editors Note: National Elections and Business Cycles

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 29, 2008
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In addition to all the attention the retail media is giving to the upcoming national election, there is considerable talk among many of the business folks close to me about the effect it is having on markets.
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Leadership Study: Taking the Mystery Out of Closing

BNP Media Staff
September 3, 2008
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If you have ever felt that closing is an accidental process that is mysteriously out of your control, you are not alone; a surprising number of salespeople candidly admit to me that they feel the same way.
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Technical Details: Proper Application of Self-Adhered Membranes

BNP Media Staff
September 3, 2008
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Proper application methods are critical to the long-term performance capabilities of self-adhered membranes. The success of the membrane is based in large part on the preparation of the substrate.
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