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drones in roofing

Roofing Contractors: The FAA Wants to Track Your Drone

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 8, 2020
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A proposal from the FAA would require drone operators to allow the collection of data such as identity and location, which could impede drone usage in the roofing industry.


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Come What May, Be Recession Ready

Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 6, 2020
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Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is, but recessions are like a river that goes dry during a drought. All that “stuff” on bottom show ups, making it easy to see what needs to change.
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exit planning

The Contractor’s 60 Minute Exit Plan – How to Cash Out, Eliminate Taxes and Retire Comfortably

CHAPTER 1: There’s Only One Guarantee – Part 1
Joe Bazzano
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
December 27, 2019
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No matter the reason for an exit, planning for the inevitable is essential. The stakes are too high to ignore.
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Growing Roofing Business

The Three Stages of Scaling as Your Roofing Business Grows

Although it can seem like the future is a question mark, the truth is there’s a very predictable pattern of growth that most businesses experience as they evolve.
Steve Caamano
December 23, 2019
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Although it can seem like the future is a question mark, the truth is there’s a very predictable pattern of growth that most businesses experience as they evolve.
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roofing unions

Union Organizing in Roofing – A Matter of When

If unions are to survive, they must keep knocking on doors. Yours does not have to be one of them.
Richard Alaniz
December 20, 2019
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Now more than ever, unions are holding the candidates' feet to the fire.
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Roofing employee management

The Value of Good Character and Good Behavior

Controlling and monitoring behavior is a realistic goal, changing people’s personalities is not.
December 13, 2019
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Don't ignore the problem - address inappropriate behavior early and consistently.
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Bringing 2020 Into Focus for Roofing Contractors

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 6, 2019
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What is your vision for 2020? Please permit me to submit a suggestion: Focus on yourself.
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exit planning

8 Key Disciplines of a Successful Exit from Your Roofing Business

Ideally, succession planning should be an ongoing process so that when you’re ready, the final transition can take place in three years.
Kevin Kennedy, author of The Contractor’s 60-Minute Exit Plan
Kevin Kennedy
November 22, 2019
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An owner's exit from a business will probably be the largest financial event of their life.
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discrimination policies

Employment Discrimination Laws: Myth vs. Fact

There’s a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.
Marci Britt
November 18, 2019
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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.
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Wage Theft

What Contractors Should Know About Wage Theft Laws

Wage payment violations occur in workplaces of all sizes across all industries, and generally involve a number of employees since most violations are the result of an improper pay procedures.
Richard Alaniz
November 15, 2019
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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.
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