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Rick Damato

Malware, Ghostware and Worms… Oh My!

July 10, 2017
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In this month's issue, Roofing Contractor explores emerging technologies.
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computer software

Building a Sustainable Roofing Business with Software

Many roofing contractors are taking advantage of today’s business software tools.
Jim Hoff
July 10, 2017
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Computer software offers a tremendous opportunity for the long-term success of roofing contractors.
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worker violations

Are You Responsible for Labor Violations Committed by Companies You Work With?

There are three cases that will alter how franchisees, general and sub-contractors, and other companies operate.
Richard Alaniz
July 10, 2017
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Did you realize that you could be liable for labor violations that the company commits while working there?
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jobs in roofing

Meeting the Demand for More Jobs in Roofing

Targeting available talent is one way to find employees. But don’t stop there or you’ll continue to lose new hires.
John Geary
June 26, 2017
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Green jobs continue to grow in the United States at a pace that exceeds the average rate of job growth throughout the country.
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business exit

How I’d Exit in 2017… And How it Would’ve Saved Me Millions

My team spent six years and more than $250,000 wandering down the exit path because of fragmented advice.
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
June 19, 2017
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I'll share the story of my first business exit and what I've learned through my education, certification and evolution in the business of exit planning.
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online marketing

Is Your Marketing Team Doing Fine, Or Robbing You Blind?

If you’ve hired an SEO firm to help you, this could be happening to you right now.
Scott Dennison
June 12, 2017
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Roofing contractors need to be visible in search engines like Google. The Internet is a whole different world from directory ads and to many, it’s confusing
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roof maintenance

Why Roofers Should Care About Service Programs Now

Building a strong service division takes time and the ideal time to grow is when the economy is rolling.
Greg Hayne
June 12, 2017
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When Roofing Contractor asked me to write about why roofing contractors should care about service - I just couldn’t refuse.
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EEOC

The EEOC's Increased Focus on Leave Policies

Now's the time for employers to renew and revise any leave or no-fault absence policies.
Richard Alaniz
June 12, 2017
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The EEOC has focused intensely on employers' leave policies - alleging that many companies' leave policies violate the ADA, and filing numerous lawsuits over the past several years.
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roof coatings

Building a Sustainable Maintenance Business with Roof Coatings

Roof coatings have evolved into a credible alternative that can go toe-to-toe with any low-slope system.
Jim Hoff
June 5, 2017
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For nearly 200 years, roof coatings have been used to temporarily extend the life of a flat roof until a more permanent roofing system could be installed.
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Demotivation

Nine Ways to Demotivate Your Employees

Monroe Porter
June 5, 2017
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A lot is written about motivation, especially when it comes to employees.
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