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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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immigration in roofing

ICE Enforcement — Coming Soon to Your Roofing Workplace

Continued and even increased ICE enforcement activity, especially focusing on the workplace, is expected.
Richard Alaniz
December 12, 2018
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In the first seven months of this year, there have been over 5,000 I-9 audits of U.S. workplaces.
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roofing sales

The 'Game Changer' to Win the Roof Sale

A few steps of every sale can make you stand out above all competitors in your market.
Chuck Thokey
December 10, 2018
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When we talk about the "game changer" of every sales process, it’s not enough to simply talk about how to show prospects your company’s product presentation.
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roofing business owners

Lonely at the Top of Your Roofing Company? You're Not Alone

Running a roofing business can leave one feeling alone - here's how to avoid it.
Monroe Porter
December 5, 2018
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Running a business can be a lonely proposition.
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Beyond the Skills Gap

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 3, 2018
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What do you want your roofing business and the roofing industry to look like 10 or 20 years from now?
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Roofing business exit planning

If You Lost Everything You Owned: Using Asset Insulation in Your Roofing Company Exit

As a potential defendant in a civil case, it is important to understand the process of a plaintiff’s attorney.
November 19, 2018
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It’s no surprise that in today’s society civil litigation has become an ever-increasing threat to business owners and affluent individuals.
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