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roofing business goals

What's Your Mix?

A simple way to look at your mix of business is to compare your business to that of a car dealership.
John Geary
September 19, 2017
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That's a question that roofing manufacturers often ask as they evaluate their own business.
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Rooftop Solar or Solar Roof: What’s in Your Pitch?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 14, 2017
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I must begin by acknowledging that, for most of you, business is darn good right now.
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immigration reform and control act

Heightened Immigration Enforcement by the Trump Administration

With a little attention to detail, employers should avoid fines resulting from a surprise immigration investigation.
Richard Alaniz
September 13, 2017
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Issues surrounding immigration have been a focal point for employers since the 1986 passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).
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urban heat islands

Cool Roof Coatings and Urban Heat Islands

Jim Hoff
September 13, 2017
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urban regions have become much warmer than their rural surroundings, forming a "heat island" of higher temperatures.
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leadership

Better Leadership Means Better Employees

Good management is important, but it shouldn’t be confused with good leadership.
Monroe Porter
September 13, 2017
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Being a better leader as owner or upper management in your company is one of the most valuable qualities you have to offer as a small business.
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Life Interrupted: Houston Roofers After Hurricane Harvey

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 5, 2017
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For the good people in Texas and Louisiana who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey, life will never be the same.
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exit planning

Ten Tips Roofing Contractors Should Know About Succession Planning

Every owner must realize his or her role with a successor is to make sure they’re prepared to lead the company.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
August 21, 2017
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A benchmark company will have a written strategic succession plan.
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drug testing

To Test or Not to Test?

OSHA’s new anti-retaliation rule creates challenges for roofing contractors that use drug-testing procedures.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
August 15, 2017
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Amid the rapid changes in marijuana policy and OSHA's controversial new Anti-Retaliation Rule, employers face challenges when implementing policies for drug testing and accident reporting.
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women in roofing

Advancing Women in Roofing: A Sustainable and Profitable Strategy

NWiR’s growth reflects a solid cross-section of the roofing industry, with members consisting of contractors, consultants, distributors, and manufacturers.
Jim Hoff
August 15, 2017
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Companies that involve women in ownership and management may be more sustainable than other firms, delivering big wins for business and society.
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federal regulations

Feds Increase Scrutiny of Employer Handbook Provisions

Richard Alaniz
August 11, 2017
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Under President Donald Trump's administration, employers may be able to anticipate many changes in the regulatory and legal environment.
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