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The Cost of Doing Business Just Changed!

The cost of doing business for roofing contractors reliant on credit card payments from vendors and clients just went up.

October 16, 2025

Credit expert Thea Dudley shares the latest on how to navigate credit issues plaguing contractors.

The Right Way to Disclose Surcharges to Customers

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Surcharging Done Right: What Contractors Need to Know

Credit card fees can eat away at profits, but mishandling surcharges can cost contractors even more.

Jill Bloom

Thea Dudley

August 26, 2025

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Finance expert Thea Dudley explains the ins and outs of credit card surcharging, common mistakes contractors make, and how to communicate the changes without alienating customers.

Credit, Collections and Contractor Success: Thea Dudley Previews Her METALCON Workshop

Class is in session October 21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center

Thea Dudley

Jill Bloom John Wyatt

August 18, 2025

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Her session will cover everything from building a credit management system and vetting customers, to crafting a collections policy and securing payments through lien rights and joint checks.

Credit and Collections

VIDEO: Credit Cards, Fraud, and Bankruptcy Insights

Credit expert Thea Dudley shares the latest on how to navigate credit issues plaguing contractors

February 27, 2025

Businesses dealing with slow remits can harm cash flow, making a challenging environment even more difficult. Pocket Protectors CEO Thea Dudley shares insights into putting your best financial foot forward.

How to Address Fraud and Slow Money with Thea Dudley

Credit and Collections

VIDEO: How to Address Fraud and Slow Money

Thea Dudley discusses best practices to combat fraud and tardy customers

Jill Bloom

Thea Dudley

September 27, 2024

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In this video, "Credit Overlord" Thea Dudley discusses ways to address fraud and the slow money that hinders contractors and distributors alike.

Credit and Collections

VIDEO: Protecting Your Business from Fraud

Keep yourself safe from fraud with these tips from ‘Credit Overlord’ Thea Dudley

June 27, 2024

Follow these tips from credit expert Thea Dudley so you don’t become one of the 80% of businesses that experienced fraud in 2023.

Credit and Collections

VIDEO: Handling a Merry Late Payment Season

"Credit Overlord" Thea Dudley provides four ways on how to keep payments on schedule during the holidays

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 20, 2023

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If you're having trouble collecting payments during the final month of the year, "Credit Overlord" Thea Dudley has a present for you: four ways to get payments from wayward clients.

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How Roofing Contractors Count on Collections

“Credit Overlord” Thea Dudley stresses the importance of standing firm when it comes to accounts receivable in a tough economic climate.

Art Aisner

Thea Dudley

October 10, 2023

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Pocket Protectors CEO Thea Dudley warns now is not the time to be the nice-guy roofer when it comes to collecting payment.

The Credit Overlord's Guide to Credit & Collections

New Book From Construction Insider Thea Dudley Reveals Credit Secrets to Revitalize Companies and Careers

April 1, 2021

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"The Credit Overlord's Guide to Credit & Collections" is a guide to "dealing with cranky customers, bad bosses, and snarky sales reps as a credit professional in the construction industry."

RC Podcast: Protect Yourself With a Payment Portal

March 24, 2021

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Publisher Jill Bloom and Thea Dudley, owner of Pocket Protectors discuss crazy stories about embezzlement and why you should have a payment portal for your company.