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Problem Employees
Solutions to defuse difficult issues. By Atlas Roofing One bad apple can destroy the chemistry and work ethic of an entire crew. Every business seems to have a rogue employee at one time or another. A recent post on Atlas’ Asphalt Life blog provides guidance on how to handle problem employees. Whether you ...
A Magic Word
Contractors who understand the power of this word should see results that feel like magic. By Greg Hayne As a trainer of commercial roofing contractor service departments one of the things I’ve noticed with the contractors I train is that most of them do not understand how professional managers look at or ...
Non-Compete Agreements When Buying a Business
These agreements come with tax implications that you need to be aware of. When you buy a business, you probably don’t want the former owners competing with you—at least not for a while. To prevent the competition, you will likely enter into a non-compete agreement with the former owners. The agreement ...
Understanding Your Customers
The key to quality customer service is knowing what your customers want. While customer reviews will provide service pros plenty of valuable information about customer service, there is more to be done to understand customers. Before even speaking with a customer, it’s important to understand the different relationships you will have with ...
Nine Signs That it is Time for a New Roof
Know when it’s time for a new roof before it starts leaking by heeding these signs. By Stealthbond Your roof is likely a goner when these nine things start to happen: You are putting 25 candles on a birthday cake. An asphalt shingle roof usually enjoys 20-30 years of good health, so if you’re ...
Some Rules were meant to be Broken. But OSHA rules are not.
OSHA rules violations have staggering consequences By Roofing Tools Online We’ve all heard the phrase “rules are meant to be broken.” And that phrase certainly rings true in the construction industry, where three of OSHA’s (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) most frequently cited violations occur. The cost of the fines can be hefty. But ...
Cyber Crime: Single Greatest Emerging Risk for Businesses
Leading Risk Managers report that cyber crime is the single biggest emerging risk for businesses By Rob Foote, Roofing Risk Advisors, LLC The news has been filled with reports of ransomware affecting large businesses in Europe and parts of the United States. A few months ago, the WannaCry virus was holding computers ...
Why Flash with Reinforced Scrim TPO?
Performance, time and cost are all reasons contractors should consider using prefabricated flashings made from reinforced TPO. By Acme Cone Most new single-ply thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofs are installed using a standard .060-mil membrane with reinforced scrim. Also known as field membrane, the TPO is made up of layers. The top layer ...
Be Smart – Use an LLC Operating Agreement
Forming an LLC adds an extra layer of protection for contractors. By Steve Shapiro When you form an LLC, you need to draft articles of organization that comply with the state’s LLC act and then file the articles with the appropriate state office. Typically, the required articles are broadly worded and likely ...
Warranties, an Industry Illusion
You’re spending thousands of dollars and not getting the support or coverage that your property or your money deserves with warranties. By SureCoat Systems When was the last time you read all the terms and conditions of a service or product you purchased or used? Have you ever read the terms and ...
