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Articles by Monroe Porter

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How to Be a Better Supervisor

Being a supervisor is always challenging, but using these basic skills can help relieve your frustration.
Monroe Porter
February 12, 2021
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Being a supervisor is always challenging, but using these basic skills can help relieve your frustration.


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Don’t Take a Knife to a Gun Fight and Wonder Why You Lose

Monroe Porter
January 15, 2021
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Avoiding a bad situation is always better than trying to get out of one, so make sure you’re up-to-date on your rights and legal options. 



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Are You Prepared?

Monroe Porter
December 11, 2020
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A lot of us don’t think about dying or becoming sick, but it happens. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the unexpected.
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Measuring Up

'You Did What?' Dealing with Employee Mistakes

Monroe Porter
November 13, 2020
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We all make mistakes, but it’s important to determine if an employee is simply having a bad day, or is performing poorly.


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Measuring Up

Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder

Monroe Porter
October 23, 2020
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Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.
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Measuring Up

Common Sense Branding for Roofing Contractors

For branding to be truly effective, it must be targeted, focused and backed up by great customer service.
Monroe Porter
August 21, 2020
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Branding is more than a logo or slogan.
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Balancing Your Entrepreneurial Roofing Life and Career

Monroe Porter
July 24, 2020
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Striking a balance between work and life can be difficult, but learning to do so results in victories in both spheres.
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Avoiding Financial Suicide as a Roofing Contractor

Avoiding Financial Suicide as a Roofing Contractor

Monroe Porter
June 12, 2020
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Navigating tough economic times is never easy, but don’t make it harder by not being realistic about examining overhead costs.
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Measuring Up Column

Leading Your Business Through Tough Times

The coronavirus created economic challenges for all small businesses
Monroe Porter
April 30, 2020
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Tough times call for strong leadership. Take action and influence those around you. The good news is that existing businesses prosper when coming out of a recession.
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Practicing Good Leadership As a Roofing Manager

Monroe Porter
April 10, 2020
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Good leadership is the result of practicing good habits, from planning and visualizing realistic goals to effective communications.
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