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Editor's Note Video

The Silver Lining in the COVID-19 Crisis

April 27, 2020
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In these trying and uncertain times, strong leadership from the roofing industry is going to lead it through this COVID-19 crisis.
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exit planning

7 Landmines to Avoid in Your Roofing Business Exit, Part 2

April 24, 2020
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An exit planner can lead you through the tricky process of leaving your business, discovering the various values and taxes that may otherwise be missed.
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legally speaking

Understanding Employee Leave Laws

Richard Alaniz
April 17, 2020
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Becoming familiar with employee leave laws will help keep your roofing company out of hot water when employees request a leave of absence.
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measuring up

Practicing Good Leadership As a Roofing Manager

Monroe Porter
April 10, 2020
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Good leadership is the result of practicing good habits, from planning and visualizing realistic goals to effective communications.
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Use Your Voice, it’s an Election Year

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
April 2, 2020
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When roofing industry interests, including contractors, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, and others show up as a group in Washington D.C., Congress notices.
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Roofing Business Exit Planning

7 Landmines to Avoid in Your Roofing Business Exit, Part One

Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
March 27, 2020
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Avoid these seven issues with the help of an exit planner so you can gracefully leave your business without outliving your money.
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growth and contractor profits

Roofing Contractors, Are You a Big Hat or a Lot of Cattle?

Balancing raising prices, managing costs and tracking jobs.
Monroe Porter
March 20, 2020
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When deciding how to run your roofing business, you need to balance items like raising prices, managing costs and tracking jobs.
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Marijuana legalization

The Rapidly Evolving Marijuana Rules for Roofing Contractors

Richard Alaniz
March 13, 2020
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With more than half of the U.S. legalizing the use of marijuana in some form or another, maintaining a safe and drug-free environment is becoming more difficult to achieve.
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covid-19-globe

Brace Yourselves, Coronavirus’ Impact on the Roofing Industry Will be Felt

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
March 12, 2020
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It’s not a matter of if, but when the effects will hit your roofing business, how extensive they will be, and how long they will last.


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How Roofing Industry Leaders Can Attract New Workers

Viva La Different
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
March 6, 2020
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As the working world continues to change, leaders in the roofing industry must find ways to continuously attract workers into the trade, including technology and mitigating dangerous work.
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