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How Roofing Contractors Get Sloppy in a Hot Market

8 examples of sloppy business practices to watch out for.

Monroe Porter

August 13, 2019

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The roofing contracting market is hot, but high volume can create sloppy practices that can haunt you when the market slows.

Managing the Office-Field Communication Gap for Roofing Contractors

Long term, building an organization that can better communicate with your field force just makes sense.

Monroe Porter

July 12, 2019

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Traditionally, it has been a challenge to manage office and field communications.

How Roofing Contractors Can Avoid Entitled Employees

With entitled employees, you can't let a privileged few hurt everyone.

Monroe Porter

June 14, 2019

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With entitled employees, you can’t let a privileged few hurt everyone.

Taking the 'Bubbaism' Out of Customer Service in Roofing

Unfortunately, customer service and common sense don’t always go hand-in-hand.

May 15, 2019

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Here are some simple practices and information that can help improve your customer service.

Manager 101: Communication Realities for Roofing Contractors

Communicating is a key managerial skill and not as easy as one might think.

Monroe Porter

April 8, 2019

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A key skill in being a proficient manager is the ability to communicate details and vision to your workforce.

Traits of a Good Manager

Becoming a good professional manager requires learning new skills.

Monroe Porter

February 18, 2019

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Managing people has been and will always be challenging.

IRE 2019 Session: Common Mistakes Roofing Contractors Make – and How to Avoid Them

Monroe Porter

February 12, 2019

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A lot has changed during my 40 years as a business consultant; yet much remains the same. Here are a few examples of the more common mistakes roofing contractors make.

One in 10 Roofing Contractors Face Internal Theft, Will You Be One of Them?

Do everyone a favor and put processes in place to protect the company and its employees.

Monroe Porter

January 7, 2019

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Many of your employees face daily financial challenges. Put processes in place to protect them from themselves.

Lonely at the Top of Your Roofing Company? You're Not Alone

Running a roofing business can leave one feeling alone - here's how to avoid it.

Monroe Porter

December 5, 2018

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Running a business can be a lonely proposition.

Understanding How to Spot Trouble on Your Roofing Company's Profit and Loss Statement

November 14, 2018

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Accounting, particularly profit and loss statements, is much easier to understand than many contractors realize.

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