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business exit planning

Why You Need Both an Exit and Succession Plan

Exiting in the next 15 years? Both the owner and the business need an exit strategy.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
February 25, 2019
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A business owner cannot replace themselves (succession) until they can clearly envision their financial future (exit plan).
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2019 roofing industry

What Should Roofing Contractors Expect to See in 2019?

Roofing industry professionals should not enter the year with higher expectations than are realistic.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 21, 2019
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It’s time to review the major factors that impacted the roofing industry in 2018 and what major events the industry has to look forward to in 2019.
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salaried roofing employees

Are Your Salaried Employees at Your Roofing Company Truly Exempt?

It might be quite beneficial for employers to carefully review the job functions of all their salaried employees.
Richard Alaniz
February 20, 2019
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There are individuals in every workplace in the United States who are paid a salary and considered exempt from pay for overtime after 40 hours in a work week.
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Roofing managers

Traits of a Good Manager

Becoming a good professional manager requires learning new skills.
Monroe Porter
February 18, 2019
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Managing people has been and will always be challenging.
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Jill Bloom
Publisher's Note

Reaching Roofing Contractors Anywhere, Anytime

February 13, 2019
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This year is going to be another exciting one for the roofing industry, and the way technology continues to change how we do business inspires and amazes me.
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How Will Amazon and Technology Affect the Roofing Industry?

"Alexa: Send Me a New Roof!"
February 6, 2019
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An ad for Amazon Home and Business Services caught my eye recently.
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roofing safety

The Importance of Project Safety Scheduling for Roofing Contractors

Chip Macdonald
January 21, 2019
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There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.
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#MeToo in roofing business

Lewd Language in the Age of #MeToo

Employers must be especially aware of how cultures may clas and cause hostile work environments.
Richard Alaniz
January 14, 2019
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The old axiom that "words can never harm me" may have been true at some point, but that is certainly no longer the case in this age of #MeToo.
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employee theft

One in 10 Roofing Contractors Face Internal Theft, Will You Be One of Them?

Do everyone a favor and put processes in place to protect the company and its employees.
Monroe Porter
January 7, 2019
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Many of your employees face daily financial challenges. Put processes in place to protect them from themselves.
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Editor's Note: Robotic Roofing

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 2, 2019
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Today's roofing suppliers continue seeking improvements to remain competitive while offering great service.
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