Contractor Quick Tips from Kenny Porter - Friday, February 29, 2008
The owner of Porter Snow Removal and Excavation in Alfred Station, N.Y., shares bits of business advice that have helped him succeed.
Cover Story Extra: Non Competes - Friday, February 29, 2008
Kenny Porter hires skilled contractors while making sure they won't eventually take his business.
Caution: Icy Walkway - Monday, November 26, 2007
Procedures for handling a slip-and-fall incident.
COVER STORY: Building Relationships - Monday, November 26, 2007
Business is about relationships and many times client retention is based on the strength of these relationships.
Deicer Loading Techniques - Wednesday, March 3, 2004
Proper loading will not only help you avoid personal injury, but it will also prevent an unexpected weight shift while driving.
Pre-Season Deicing Checklist - Wednesday, March 3, 2004
Providing top quality, professional snow and ice control service to your customers begins long before the first snowfall.
November 2003
Ferguson-Hall: Digging Out Buffalo - Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Ferguson-Hall employees know that the snow they plow doesn’t have to be within Rochester city limits.
Safe Driving Reminder - Wednesday, November 12, 2003
CNA Insurance offers safety tips for winter weather driving.
The Screening Process at Ferguson-Hall - Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Mary Olivo uses an intense screening process to make sure she and her managers hire the right seasonal employees for their snowplowing company.
Transmission Don'ts - Wednesday, November 12, 2003
A list of tips to remember when servicing your automatic-transmission plow trucks.
September 2003
10 Steps to Fatigue Management - Tuesday, September 9, 2003
Implementing a fatigue managment program into your business can reduce liability by keeping employees awake and alert on the job.
Asleep at the Wheel? Driving Quiz - Tuesday, September 9, 2003
Many snow contractors work long hour, often late at night. Take this quiz to guage your risk of falling asleep at the wheel of your plow truck.
