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Small Shop Talk: A Memo from Madame Foreperson

April 1, 2005
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By this point, I was clear that it is just not OK for me to try and get out of jury duty. I am a perfectly good candidate for it. I am smart enough, healthy enough, and gosh darn it, a citizen of this great country.
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Whoops, I Am Losing Money. What Do I Do Now?

Monroe Porter
April 1, 2005
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Dwelling on the problem is of little value.
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The Best Bookkeeper

March 3, 2005
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The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. If you think this story is about you; you are probably right.
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Toxic Mold Hysteria

Jim Olsztynski
March 3, 2005
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Pull quote if needed: Building contractors are at particular risk in the latest trial lawyer scam.
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Hail: Yes! It Can Damage a Roof

John D'Annunzio
March 3, 2005
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Roof damage from hail force is typically the result of improper application or inadequately manufactured materials.
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Training and Employee Development

Monroe Porter
March 3, 2005
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No one will talk bad about employee training and development but the real issue is: Will you actually do it?
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Editor's Note: Commercial Roofing Opportunities

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
March 3, 2005
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Commercial building owners and property managers are starting to expect that roofing systems not only provide thermal and moisture protection, but also perform in terms of reflectivity and emissivity.
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Slide Guards: Myths and Facts

Chip Macdonald
March 1, 2005
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In this article I will try to bust the eight myths about slide guards for roof workers.
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Heir Raising Tales of Nepotism

February 1, 2005
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There are lots of advantages with family-run companies. Let's look at the pros and cons of keeping it all in the family.
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Legally Speaking: Don't Steal My Recipe--Protecting What Makes Your Business Successful from Competitors

John Alfs
February 1, 2005
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While it is true that construction in general, and roofing contracting in particular, is not "rocket science," you may have more to protect than you think.
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