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exit planning

Exiting Your Business can be a Taxing Experience

Beware of these five critical decisions that could sabotage your business exit and retirement.
Joe Bazzano
December 2, 2016
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After long hours and substantial risk-taking, the business owner has created an asset that, if transferred efficiently, could provide financial security for themselves and their families.
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solar roofing

Solar Roofs: Are We There Yet?

To truly change the industry, Elon Musk’s ‘solar shingle’ must move the needle on more than just aesthetics.
Michael Carnahan
December 2, 2016
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SolarCity and Tesla's latest announcement for a solar roof sure did grab a lot of headlines and get us all talking about the prospects of an integrated solar shingle.
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fall protection equipment

A Solution to Suspension Trauma for Roofing Contractors?

The FreeTech Harness’s revolutionary repositioning technology could be a game changer.
Chip Macdonald
December 1, 2016
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The international fall-protection industry retroactively developed the suspension trauma relief strap as a marketable add-on to their line of full body harnesses.
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labor rules

New Rules May Make Many Eligible for Overtime

The estimated four million workers who would become eligible represent just the beginning.
Richard Alaniz
December 1, 2016
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Millions more American workers will be eligible for overtime thanks to a new U.S. Department of Labor rule.
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roofing savings calculator

New Improvements to Online Roofing Technology

Every roofing contractor should be familiar with these two online roofing energy calculators.
Jim Hoff
December 1, 2016
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I’m pleased to announce that our industry continues to take proactive steps to help roofing professionals promote the energy saving benefits of today’s roofing systems.
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Communication skills

8 Ways To Be A Better Communicator

Honest communication isn’t an excuse for stupid communication. It should be tactful, helpful and effective.
Monroe Porter
December 1, 2016
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Improving your communication skills allows you to be a more effective supervisor, leader, customer service rep and salesperson.
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election laws

A Landmine in Your Business Exit: The Buy/Sell Agreement

The fundamental purpose of a buy/sell agreement is to memorialize the intentions of the business owner.
Joe Bazzano
November 3, 2016
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A buy/sell agreement is a document drafted between two or more business owners.
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election laws

Federal Regulators Make Life Easier for Unions

In order to stay competitive and in compliance, employers need to understand the current regulatory atmosphere.
Richard Alaniz
November 3, 2016
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For employers with a union workforce - or a workforce that could unionize — complying with the National Labor Relations Act is an ongoing headache.
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sustainable roofing

Lighting Up Profits with Daylighting

Who wouldn't want to save money, live and work better, and help the environment?
Jim Hoff
November 3, 2016
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After entering 'roof daylighting' in the search engine, I was quickly directed to over a dozen roofing contractors actively promoting daylighting as a valuable service for their customers.
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A Word of Thanks

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 3, 2016
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November marks the beginning of the holiday season and the traditional Thanksgiving celebration - and in 2016 ... the end of the political season.
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