Planning is something each and every one of us handles differently with much of it driven by our personality. There are numerous things we mean to do in life but never get around to. Unfortunately, when disaster strikes, it is too late to try and figure it out.

Cash flow and emotions are funny things. There is no better feeling than being cash rich on Saturday night. The feelings of money and success engulf us at a very young age. 

Frequently, contractors will ask how much volume should a salesperson or project manager be able to sell. This is a very difficult question to answer because there are so many variables. 

Most bosses tend to see themselves as leaders even if they are not. Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes and forms but is one of the most misused buzzwords business academics and consultants like to pontificate about.

Many contractors who start their own companies realize that while they might be experts at installing roof systems, they aren’t experts at running a business. 

Eric Rich II, CEO of Rich Roofing in Troy, Ohio, shared his secrets on creating a “first-class company culture.” 

Don Kennedy is President and CEO of Kennedy Roofing Co. in Nashville, Tenn. In his presentation titled “Higher Profits the Easy Way - Every Employee is the CEO,” he asserted that when information is shared with employees, they act like owners.

With a tougher economy, rising financial pressure and less overtime, field employees doing “side work” and competing with employers is a growing issue. Throw in an environment with more and more subcontract installers and things are even worse. Side work is not a new phenomenon; it has been going on forever. 

Now more than ever, it’s important to dot the i’s and cross the t’s when it comes to reporting your employees’ workplace injuries and illnesses. Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began sending inspectors to company offices and worksites to assess the accuracy of their injury and illness records.