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I’m one of those guys who turn to the sports pages first thing when I open the daily newspaper. Don’t get me going or I could talk all day about the designated hitter rule, zone vs. man coverage, three-guard offenses or a thousand other sports-related topics. This is a lifelong sports nut coming at you.

Parables and cute sayings regarding money abound. One of my favorites is: “It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor as long as you have money.” This logic applies to many contracting businesses.

In all of my 33 years working in the roofing industry, the discussion of contractor registration and certification has never been off the table. But now there are things going on in our world that, if local and state authorities pay attention, may bring about changes that many in the industry have been clamoring for these many years.

No matter where you’re at in the country, there is going to come a time when you’ll face some severe weather in your community.

Last month we reviewed three ladder innovations (see “A Brand-New Batch of Ladder Innovations - Part 1”). In this article, we’ll review three more.

An employer’s response after receiving a no-match letter can make the difference between no penalty and significant legal liability. Fortunately, there is some guidance for employers.

Do you ever feel like you hate absolutely everything and everyone involved with your business? Do you wonder why you even show up in the morning? Do you fantasize about pitching it all and running away to Costa Rica? Do you doubt your ability to make the business a success, to make it work? On a day of doubt, give it one more day.

Recently, building owners and insurance companies have begun heightening regulations to ensure that roof systems remain in place in severe weather events. Lately, the focus has been on the number of fasteners necessary to meet geographical wind uplift requirements. The focus should also be on the type of fastener applied, as this is as critical to the success of the roof system attachment as the number of fasteners applied.

Fax machines, e-mail, cell phones and all kinds of other devices were supposed to help us be more efficient, but for many of us, our lives are now more hectic than ever. Hopefully, the following tips can help improve your efficiency and the quality of your business and life.

Any contractor whose employees gain access to customers’ homes and offices has a special obligation to make sure they are solid citizens. One unsavory character on the payroll can destroy your company.