Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is, but recessions are like a river that goes dry during a drought. All that “stuff” on bottom show ups, making it easy to see what needs to change.

What is your vision for 2020? Please permit me to submit a suggestion: Focus on yourself.

No matter what kind of roofing services you offer, if you want to grow or even maintain your roofing business, you must consistently seek out new customers.

Nothing happens until you sell something. Sales is one essential component without which no business would survive.

The roofing industry isn’t the only one struggling to grow in the face of a diminished workforce.

There are many reasons I am proud to be associated with the roofing industry. You keep the nation dry while protecting the property where we live and work.

Change is always on the menu in business and roofing is no exception.

Competition for workers in roofing is brutal. Skilled roofers, office staff, salespeople, or estimators; the best are in high demand.

Safety is the central theme of this month's issue and, as usual, the focus is on worker safety.