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

Managing people has been and will always be challenging.

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.

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

Running a business can be a lonely proposition.

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

In the beginning it can be a huge profit boost but eventually that return diminishes.

Don't underestimate how little things and a willingness to change can dramatically impact your success.

Current employment shortages and challenges have some roofing contractors feeling trapped and resorting to poor personnel practices.

When hiring, here are some traits to look for...