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Why Being Employee-owned Helps This Company Continue to Flourish
By Cass Jacoby. In an ESOP conversation with Chief Financial Officer Chad Ware, Metal Central highlights how employee stake in the company has built a culture of care. Spend a few days at a Central States Manufacturing plant, office or Metal Central location and you will hear the term ...
Get Better Results Through Reviews
By Spectrum, Inc. Getting reviews from your customers can go a long way in gaining traction for your business. With the busy season winding down, it’s a great time to take a look at your review generation strategy. Asking for reviews after the job is done can add a lot ...
Essential Skills for Your Front-line Supervisor - Part Three
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. In our final part of this series, you'll learn other valuable skills every front-line supervisor should have, including safety management and conflict resolution. In parts one and two, we discussed how your front-line supervisors are a vital link between senior management and the workforce and the ...
Essential Skills for Your Front-line Supervisor – Part Two
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Once you've nailed your leadership, management and communication skills, here's how to best organize the way you manage your business. In part one, we discussed how your front-line supervisors are a vital link between senior management and the workforce and the first three essential skills to ...
Why Joining an Association is Invaluable to Your Success
By Cass Jacoby. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) welcomes all contractors in the Western region to join them in enhancing the roofing industry. As a contractor, deciding to join an association will be one of the most important decisions for your company. Joining the WSRCA will help ...
This Platform is Your Passport for Success
By Cass Jacoby. Maximize your profitability with this powerful platform designed to take your company places in the metal industry. What if I told you in less than five minutes you could create the most accurate roofing bid of your career without ever leaving the office? That is just how ...
4 Ways to Keep Your Business in Business
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Learn the common root causes that lead to home improvement companies going out of business and how to avoid them in your own business. Running a construction business isn’t easy. It isn’t a stretch to say that almost all contractors who own their own ...
Store Your Metal Roofing Panels and Trim Like a Professional
By Cass Jacoby. By learning the best methods to properly handle your roofing panels you maintain the integrity of the roofing system. If you are a metal roof installer, the chances are at one point you will need to move and handle the panels or even store them. While it ...
Essential Skills for Your Front-line Supervisor – Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about the necessary skills every front-line-supervisor should know in order to perform their job effectively. In this three-part series, we will explore the essential skills needed to empower your front-line supervisors, which will yield more engaged crews, higher safety and quality, efficient projects, fulfilled clients ...
Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Making a Sales Presentation
By Ingage. Gain awareness of these common pitfalls and create a stellar sales presentation. A great presentation could be the deciding factor in landing your sale. If it stands out, your offerings will be in the foreground of your clients’ thoughts. Be cautious, though. Failing to consider the big picture ...
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