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OSHA inspections

Responding to an OSHA Inspection on the Roofing Jobsite

You and the compliance officer share the same goal — a safe workplace for all of your employees.
Richard Alaniz
December 6, 2017
One Comment
Whether an OSHA inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint or a programmed wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared beforehand will help.
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sustainable future

Planning for a Sustainable 2018

These strategies will make your roofing company a more profitable, enthusiastic, and respected business.
Jim Hoff
December 6, 2017
One Comment
To help you get started toward more sustainable 2018, I'd like to offer the following suggestions.
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customer service

What to Do When Faced with a Bad Job

If you have a customer who is trying to jilt you, it can be tough, but not impossible to control.
December 6, 2017
No Comments
So, what do you do when you encounter the job from Hell?
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All I Want for Christmas…

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 6, 2017
One Comment
Here are a few items I would like to find under the Christmas tree this year.
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workplace policies

Five Must Have Workplace Policies for Roofing Contractors

By enforcing practical workplace policies, employers can decrease potential legal challenges.
Richard Alaniz
November 6, 2017
No Comments
Today's employers have an increasingly regulated and overly litigious landscape to navigate in managing their workplace.
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adhesives

Navigating the World of Low-VOC Bonding Adhesives

As a result of restrictions, roofing manufacturers developed low-VOC alternatives to traditional yellow glues.
Jim Hoff
November 6, 2017
No Comments
When I started out in the roofing business almost 40 years ago, selecting the right adhesive for bonding single-ply membranes was pretty easy.
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Roofing profitability

Why Roofing Contractors Don’t Make More Money

The number one reason roofing contractors fail is that they don’t know their numbers and don’t stay on top of their costs.
Monroe Porter
November 6, 2017
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After 41 years of consulting for contractors and also having multiple roofing contractors under retainer, I believe I can speak with some authority on the profitability of roofing contractors.
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Future Contractors Get to Work at SkillsUSA, but Where Were the Roofers?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 2, 2017
One Comment
Each year Roofing Contractor's editorial team seeks out the roofing industry's Young Guns.
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CRM

What is a Sales CRM and Why Should You Care?

If you don’t have a sales CRM in place, you’re leaving a lot of potential money on the table.
Groth
Ryan Groth
October 19, 2017
One Comment
A sales CRM (customer relationship manager) system can tell you how much work you can expect to come in the next week, month or quarter.
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CEO work

Are You Paid $200 an Hour … or $25 an Hour?

The challenge is leveraging your time through leadership, process, vision, training and accountability.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
October 12, 2017
No Comments
Each of my customers has a story that everyone can learn from.
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