Author: Rich Prue

Rich Prue is the founder of The Roofer’s Helper, a leading resource for roofing contractors and homeowners seeking expert advice on roofing industry trends, business tips, and home maintenance. With years of hands-on experience as a second-generation roofer, Rich brings practical knowledge and insider insights to help roofing professionals start and grow their businesses and serve clients effectively. The Roofer's Helper platform reaches close to 1 million followers on social media, offering both educational and entertaining content, business resources, marketing tips, and product recommendations to roofing professionals and homeowners alike. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-prue/

How to Start a Roofing Business In KentuckyHere are some steps on how to become a legal roofing business in the state of Kentucky.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business.  This information will also help you start other roofing and construction-related businesses such as installing gutters and siding.Getting started- The state of Kentucky has created a website to help you start your business:  Kentucky Business One Stop Portal-Register your business name.Find out more about registering a business name here: Choose a NameIf you need help selecting a name for your roofing business:  Choosing a Roofing Company NameRoofing Business Name Ideas-Select your business structure.Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation,…

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Here is how to start your own roofing business in Arkansas.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business.Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information.  These links may also be helpful if you want to start a siding or gutter business, or any other construction-related company.Here is a website that will help if you want to start a business in Arkansas:DreamItDoIt Arkansas-Register your business name.Find out more about registering your business name here: Fictitious Name…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In WisconsinHere is some information on starting your own roofing business in Wisconsin.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business. You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information.  These links may also be helpful if you want to start a siding or gutter business, or any other construction-related company.The state of Wisconsin has resources that will help if you want to start a business in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Business…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In Quebec Here are some steps you may nee to take in order to start a roofing business in the province of Quebec, Canada.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information. Getting started- Here is a helpful website for getting your business started:  https://www2.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises/portail/quebec/trousse?lang=fr&g=trousse 1. Choose and register your business name. Find out more about choosing and registering your business name here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/start/choosing-a-business-name-1.html 2. Select your business structure. Sole-proprietor, Partnership,…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In New Jersey Here are some steps to take in order to start a roofing business in the state of New Jersey. You may want to start here: How To Start a Roofing Business. You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly. Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information. These links may also be helpful if you want to start a siding or gutter business, or any other construction-related company.Here is a website that will help if you…

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Ottowa, Canada.  Convicted criminal Philip “Slippery Phil” Slobodzian has used a number of business names that include word “Dynamic” when he has repeatedly ripped-off customers and other businesses. This has been causing problems for businessman Miles Prescott, owner of Dynamic Roofing, who has been making an honest living for more than 20 years in the same area.  Story here.

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Scranton, PA.  Paul J. Wassel Jr., a roofer in Scranton has been arrested for accepting a down-payment from an Elmhurst nursing home without ever completing the work.  Wassel blames drug addiction as the cause for his actions.  Story here.

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How to Start a Roofing Business In Ontario Here are some steps you may need to take in order to start a roofing business in the province of Ontario, Canada.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information. Getting started- Canada provides a helpful website for getting your business started: https://sbs-spe.feddevontario.canada.ca/starting-business 1. Choose and register your business name. Find out more about choosing and registering your business name here https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/start/choosing-a-business-name-1.html If you need help selecting a name for your…

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There are a number of steps to take to start a roofing business in the state of Colorado.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business.You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information.Getting started- The state of Colorado provides a few helpful websites for getting your business started:MyBizColoradoColorado Small Business Development Network-Register your business name.Find out more about registering a fictitious name here: Colorado Legal Structure and RegistrationIf you need help selecting a name for your…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In MissouriThere are some specific actions to take in order to start a roofing business in the state of Missouri.  You may want to start here: Starting a Roofing Business.You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your roofing company, along with links to more information.Getting started- The state of Missouri provides a few helpful websites for getting your business started:Steps For Starting A Business In Missouri24/7 Missouri Business-Register your business name.Find out more about registering a fictitious name here: Missouri Fictitious Name…

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