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Boost Recruitment and Retention With Strong Employee Benefits

Recruitment and retention in the construction industry is challenging. Offer a solid benefits package as a competitive advantage.

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The Role of a Construction Project Manager in the Roofing Industry

Learn about the role of a construction project manager and the responsibilities of this key commercial roofing employee.

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5 Tips for Finding and Hiring Seasonal Employees

For many contractors, finding and hiring seasonal employees can be a daunting task. Here are five tips for doing it right.

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4 Common Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail and How to Avoid Them

What does it take to run a successful roofing business? Learn some of the reasons why small businesses fail and how you can avoid them.

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5 Tips for Delivering a Winning Roofing Proposal

Have you ever lost a bid because the quality of your roofing proposal didn't match the high quality of your work? Learn how to ace your next bid.

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Should You Offer Emergency Roof Repair Services?

A successful emergency roof repair service needs to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. What do you need to have in place to offer this service?

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Website Best Practices for Residential Roofing Contractors

A guide to website best practices that engage prospective customers and lead to new business.

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Hiring Salespeople for Roofing in the Commercial Market

When hiring salespeople for roofing, seek applicants with the right mentality and take the time to train them properly. Here are some tips to focus on.

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How to Address the Most Common Roofing Questions from Homeowners

Has a customer's question ever caught you off guard on a jobsite? Here are five of the most common roofing questions contractors face.

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How to Provide Excellent Customer Service as a Roofing Contractor

How do you provide excellent customer service as a roofing contractor? Here are six easy ways to shine in your customers' eyes.

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Should Your Business Offer Roof Maintenance as Part of the Roofing Contract?

Roof maintenance contracts can provide steady income and sales opportunities. Here are a few pros and cons of this approach.

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Social Media Marketing for Construction Companies

Social media marketing for construction companies involves more than just creating a profile. Here's how you can make the most of social media.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing is Not Just a Fad

These days, there are plenty of eco-friendly roofing options to choose from. Here are some of the most popular choices to offer your customers.

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4 Foolproof Tips for Generating Roofing Leads

Finding roofing leads is a key step to growing your roofing company. If you need new business, here's what you can do to find potential customers.

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Clear Client Communication Builds Customer Loyalty

As a contractor, you want to build relationships with your clients. Having clear, positive client communication is a good starting point.

Roofing Trends

How a CRM for Contractors Can Transform Your Roofing Business

A CRM for contractors can help your roofing business meet your sales goals, keep track of jobs in the pipeline and establish standard workflows.

Roofing Trends

What Residential Contractors Need to Know about Installing Skylights

As a residential contractor, the more you know about installing skylights, the more effectively you can manage client expectations of this tricky project