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How to protect your company when expanding your product and service offering
February 8, 2010
Companies that have responded to the slowdown by expanding their scope of work to include new markets, products or services may have unintentionally increased their risk and liability exposure. Let’s look at two considerations that every company—new market or not—should regularly review: insurance and compliance.
October 20, 2009
Warranties. What are they? What is their purpose? Can they offer benefits beyond simply describing what a customer can get replaced or fixed?
Proposed legislation of the Employee Free Choice Act faces stiff opposition among glass and glazing shop owners
June 1, 2009
The news media has been abuzz with the Employee Free Choice Act, aka, the card check bill, the last few months. As of mid-April, the legislation--that would make it easier for unions to organize workers--lacks the 60 votes needed to clear the Senate. Business groups and unions are at odds regarding the bill.In an article in The Washington Post, the president of AFL-CIO, John J. Sweeney, said ...
Red flags and examples of fraudulent orders
March 18, 2009
Scammers continue to target the glass industry with fraudulent orders that could cost companies thousands of dollars, if not caught in time. The best protection for glass shops is education and being able to identify the red flags for fraud.
December 1, 2008
All major manufacturers of aluminum storefront systems, and all insulating glass fabricators and manufacturers provide written instructions for the proper installation of their products. Experience has shown me that many glass shops don’t know about those instructions or choose to disregard them.
October 4, 2008
There is a risk in going green. I don't suggest it is a bad idea to make your products green or energy efficient. The law, industry standards, associations' recommendations, and owner expectations strongly suggest you do so and often times require you to do so. I do suggest it is a bad idea to focus on the wrong kind of green.
July 22, 2008
Material price escalation is a business risk faced by all contractors. Given current economic circumstances, this risk is roaring back into prominence with double-digit annual rates of price increases for many types of construction materials.
March 1, 2007
Auto glass business owners and their companies have legal issues that go beyond short payments and steering. In this edition of my column, I’ll answer general legal questions. From time to time, I’ll answer readers’ questions. If you have a question of general interest, send it to me, and you may see it in a future column. It’s always a good idea to maintain a relationship ...
October 3, 2006
Side by side, the price of fire- and impact-resistant products can’t hold up to the low cost of traditional wired glass products, causing many school officials and architects to dismiss alternative products...
Legal pitfalls for contract glaziers
June 1, 2005
Many contractors and subcontractors examine their contracts carefully for time of performance and payment provisions but overlook other serious financial risks such as payment clauses.
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