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Editor's Note: Suggestions for the Year Ahead

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 1, 2004
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It is great that the economy is improving and it looks like 2005 might be a pretty good year for the roofing business. The problem is that you have to be able to stay in the business to take advantage of it!
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What Makes For A Great Place To Work?

Jim Olsztynski
December 1, 2004
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Good organizations come in all shapes, sizes and cultures.
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Lightweight Solutions to Current Problems

John D'Annunzio
November 1, 2004
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A roof system developed in the ‘90s counteracts the current concerns with wood blocking, meets challenges brought on by labor shortages and depletion of natural resources, and provides long-term waterproofing protection. The system is also environmentally friendly and Energy Star-approved.
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Editor's Note: Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 1, 2004
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In the hardest-hit areas in Florida, roofing contractors have reached rock-star status.
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Productive Meetings vs. Bull Sessions

Jim Olsztynski
November 1, 2004
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Too many meetings are a waste of time. Here are seven tips to make them worthwhile.
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Business Lessons from the Ozarks

November 1, 2004
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Serendipity: The faculty of happening upon fortunate discoveries when not in search of them.
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Temporary Skylight Guarding

Chip Macdonald
November 1, 2004
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The predominance of skylight fatal falls occur on roofs where there was no permanent guarding device initially installed by the property owner and where there is no provision in subsequent repair contracts to install either permanent or temporary OSHA-compliant protective devices.
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Small Shop Talk: Time Out

October 1, 2004
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It's time for a Time Out. Big companies call this strategic planning. Small Shops rarely do this, which is one of the reasons small companies stay small, even when the owners want the company to grow.
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Contractors and Consultants: One View on How to Get Along

John D'Annunzio
October 1, 2004
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Nobody wins unless everybody wins.
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There is No Magic Bonus Plan

Monroe Porter
October 1, 2004
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Rewarding people with performance pay is a simple theory but not so easy to practice.
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