PetersenDean survived four major economic slowdowns, but 2017 provided a unique financial challenge. It was time to take back control of cash flow in a way that was considerate of, and possibly even helpful to suppliers.

Most roofing contractors tell me they want to spend more time working on their business and less time down in the weeds working in it.

Roofing contractors, too, go through the four stages of business: wonder, blunder, thunder and plunder.

Now this is a loaded question; should a husband and wife work together in the business?

Bankruptcy is a court-supervised system to oversee the payment of debts and to assure that a debtor can reorganize and start fresh.

Western Specialty Contractors is proud to announce that in 2016 it achieved its lowest OSHA Total Recordable Rate in the company's more than 100-year history.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the newest concepts to emerge in the field of sustainable business practices.

Not too long ago, I received a call from Joe, a long-time reader in Philadelphia who needed immediate attention.