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/

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.

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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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How to Start a Roofing Business In VirginiaThere are a number of steps to take to start a roofing business in the state of Virginia.  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 Virginia provides resources for getting your business started: Virginia Business One Stop-Select your business structure.Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: Virginia Business StructureMore on Business Entities:…

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How to Start a Roofing Business In OklahomaThe State of Oklahoma is a great place to start a roofing business.  You may want to start here:  How to Start a Roofing Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.Getting started- The state of Oklahoma provides a few helpful websites for getting your business started: Oklahoma Start a Business Steps and How To Start A Business in Oklahoma .  Here is a link to Oklahoma’s Business Start-Up Guide (PDF download): Oklahoma Business Start-up Guide-Register your business name.Find out if the business name you want is available: Oklahoma Business Name SearchIf you need help selecting a name…

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How to Start a Home Improvement Business In Texas Here is some information on how to register and start a home improvement business in the state of Texas.  This could include any type of home improvement contractor such as masonry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, construction, HVAC, etc. Make sure you 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 own home improvement business, along with links to more information. Here is a website that will help if you want to start a business in Texas: Start a Business In…

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How to Start a Construction Business In TexasIt is a lot easier to start a construction business in Texas than in other states.  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 construction company, along with links to more information.Here is a website that will help if you want to start a business in Texas: Start a Business In Texas-Register your business name.Find out more about registering a fictitious name here:  Registering a Business Name In Texas-Select your business structure.Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: Selecting…

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How to Start a Construction Business In FloridaThere are specific requirements on how to start a construction business in Florida.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  You may want to start here:  How To Start A Construction Company.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your construction company, along with links to more information.Here is a website to help you get started with your business in Florida: http://www.floridatrend.com/small-business-Register your business name.Find out more about registering a fictitious name here: https://efile.sunbiz.org/ficregintro.html-Select your business structure.Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: http://www.floridatrend.com/small-business-Register your…

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How to Start a Construction Business In PennsylvaniaThere are a number of steps to take to start a construction business in the the state of Pennsylvania.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly. You may want to start here:  How To Start A Construction Company.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your own construction company, along with links to more information.Getting started- The state of Pennsylvania has a resource about starting a business in Pennsylvania here: PA Business One Stop Shop-Register your business name.Find out more about registering a fictitious name…

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