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Outsourcing and How to Avoid Strategic Mistakes

Does it make sense to outsource functions within your growing roofing company? Yes, but selectively
David Harrison
April 19, 2024
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Dave Harrison shares some observations about outsourcing in the roofing industry and offers solutions contractors may want to consider before peak season.
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IRE 2024

IRE Session Preview: OSHA Citation? Consider These Defenses

Learn how to preserve your rights from the beginning of an OSHA inspection through the citation process
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 2, 2024
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Federal and state regulators are stepping up jobsite enforcement. Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney says to consider these legal defenses when OSHA comes knocking. 


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New Roofing Trends for 2024

2023’s Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year identified the key trends to watch as 2024 rolls in
Judd Haag
January 8, 2024
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Check out what Bone Dry Roofing, RC's 2023 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year, has its eyes on as a new year approaches.


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Exit Planning

Stop Overpaying ‘Exit’ Taxes

Most business owners unnecessarily pay ‘exit taxes’ exceeding 55%; here’s how to reduce that rate to 15%-35%, saving a bundle
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
December 29, 2023
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Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning provides a birds-eye view of alternative legal strategies to consider in your business exit that can save you a bundle.
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Earned Media

How Winning Awards Boosts Your Business’s Opportunities and Reputation

Companies that go after awards add a significant weapon to their marketing arsenals
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Heather Ripley
October 31, 2023
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Commercial Roofing

Choosing the Best Low-Slope Roofing System for Your Building

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Mike Lopez
October 20, 2023
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Building sciences experts from Rimkus break down the pros and cons of low-slope roofing systems to help determine which is best for your next project.


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Understanding the New I-9 Employment Verification Forms

A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows opportunities for roofers to streamline operations and verify remotely
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James G. Aldrich
October 13, 2023
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A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows opportunities for roofers to streamline operations and verify remotely
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Calibrating Operations

Are You Running Your Roofing Business or Is It Running You?

Stop struggling to just keep up; instead, leapfrog over your competitors with the right framework for your firm
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Adam Kaplan, MBA
September 22, 2023
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Roofing contractors facing business challenges, such as lack of control, low profits, and people-related issues, could benefit from the Entrepreneurial Operating System. EOS is a framework that offers vision, traction, and team health improvements. 


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Manufacturer Tips

Roofing Assessment: To Repair, Restore or Replace?

Holcim Building Envelope offers advice on assessing a roof’s condition for the most effective repair options
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Holcim Building Envelope
September 22, 2023
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Holcim Building Envelope offers advice on assessing a roof's condition for the most effective repair options.
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An Independent Contractor

Reversing Course … Again

The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors
Philip Siegel
September 15, 2023
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The National Labor Relations Board Counters Precedent with New Ruling on Classification of Independent Contractors
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