Nine Ways to Demotivate Your Employees Monroe Porter June 5, 2017 No Comments A lot is written about motivation, especially when it comes to employees.Read More
Avoiding Plunder…How to Keep a Mature Business Sharp 6 Signs of Plunder and How to Avoid It Monroe Porter May 5, 2017 No Comments The last thing most entrepreneurs want is to see their creation and identity disappear when they do.Read More
Don’t Let the Easy Route Hold You Captive Thinking small and putting all your eggs into one basket in business is shortsighted. Monroe Porter April 5, 2017 No Comments Here are some of the more common quick fixes that come back to haunt contractors.Read More
Simple Financial Mistakes Roofing Contractors Should Avoid Monroe Porter March 17, 2017 One Comment There are simple procedures and financial logic that can help roofing contractors avoid negative financial situations. Read More
IRE Seminar: Where did all the Good People Go? Monroe Porter February 24, 2017 No Comments Texting, emails and instant communication have changed the speed of how businesses operate.Read More
How to Make Money as a New Roofing Subcontractor Monroe Porter February 2, 2017 No Comments Each and every year it seems to be harder and harder to make money as a sub on new construction projects.Read More
Integrating New Hires at Your Roofing Company The job market is competitive — it’s important to establish an environment where new employees can succeed. Monroe Porter January 1, 2017 No Comments It's difficult to find a roofing contractor who doesn't moan and groan about the shortage of good, qualified workers.Read More
8 Ways To Be A Better Communicator Honest communication isn’t an excuse for stupid communication. It should be tactful, helpful and effective. Monroe Porter December 1, 2016 No Comments Improving your communication skills allows you to be a more effective supervisor, leader, customer service rep and salesperson.Read More
Marketing and Branding are More About Perception than Logic How can you create value outside of the actual craft part of the job? Monroe Porter November 1, 2016 No Comments Every contracting experience is made up of two components. The actual technical part of the job, and the service or psychological part of the experience.Read More
Mistakes Roofing Foreman and Supervisors Make Workforce shortages place more and more challenges on front-line supervisors and foreman in the roofing industry. Monroe Porter October 7, 2016 No Comments Managing people has always been and will remain a challenge. Read More