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Articles by Thea Dudley

The Cost of Doing Business Just Changed!
Credit Watch

The Cost of Doing Business Just Changed!

The cost of doing business for roofing contractors reliant on credit card payments from vendors and clients just went up.
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Thea Dudley
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
October 16, 2025
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Credit expert Thea Dudley shares the latest on how to navigate credit issues plaguing contractors.


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Can't Miss Class at MetalCON - Back Office Success

Credit, Collections and Contractor Success: Thea Dudley Previews Her METALCON Workshop

Credit expert Thea Dudley previews her upcoming METALCON workshop, emphasizing the critical role of back-office systems (especially credit and collections) in helping contractors protect their cash flow and avoid costly business failures.
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Thea Dudley
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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John Wyatt
August 26, 2025
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Credit expert Thea Dudley previews her upcoming METALCON workshop, emphasizing the critical role of back-office systems (especially credit and collections) in helping contractors protect their cash flow and avoid costly business failures.
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Surcharging Done Right: Thea Dudley Breaks Down What Contractors Need to Know
If Walls Could Talk

Surcharging Done Right: Thea Dudley Breaks Down What Contractors Need to Know

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Thea Dudley
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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John Wyatt
August 18, 2025
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In a candid conversation with Walls & Ceilings’ Group Publisher Jill Bloom, finance expert Thea Dudley explains the ins and outs of credit card surcharging, common mistakes contractors make, and how to communicate the changes without alienating customers.
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Thea Dudley and assorted participants

Women in Insulation Have a Lot to Celebrate

The women who are changing the dynamics of insulation subcontracting.
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Thea Dudley
June 3, 2025
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The women who are changing the dynamics of insulation subcontracting.
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2025 Credit Risks: Credit Cards, Fraud, and Bankruptcy Insights
2025 Credit Risks

Credit Cards, Fraud, and Bankruptcy Insights

Get over the "holiday hangover" with these tips from credit expert Thea Dudley
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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Thea Dudley
February 13, 2025
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Businesses are slowly emerging from the holidays while navigating what to expect from the new Trump administration. Pocket Protectors CEO Thea Dudley shares insights into starting off 2025 with your best financial foot forward.
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Thea Dudley chats with Jill Bloom about payment portals, fraud targets, best practices in debt collection and other methods to address fraud and tardy customers.

Video: How to Address Fraud and Slow Money

Thea Dudley chats with Jill Bloom about payment portals, fraud targets, best practices in debt collection and other methods to address fraud and tardy customers.
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John Wyatt
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Thea Dudley
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
September 23, 2024
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In this video, W&C friend Thea Dudley—aka “The Credit Overlord”—discusses ways to address and think about fraud and the slow money that plagues players in the industry.


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Top 10 Excuses Customers Give for Outstanding Bills

Video: Top 10 Excuses Customers Give for Outstanding Bills

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Thea Dudley
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
February 13, 2024
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Industry Voices - Thea Dudley

Cyber Security: Is Nothing Safe?

Take heed that cyber security is critical for your company—and cash flow.
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Thea Dudley
July 26, 2023
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Take heed that cyber security is critical for your company—and cash flow.
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Why You Should Be Using Credit Applications

Why You Should Be Using Credit Applications

Credit applications can help with building relationships and payment issues, says credit expert.
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Thea Dudley
June 2, 2023
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Credit applications can help with building relationships and payment issues, says credit expert.
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Trouble in Subcontractors’ Cash Flows

VIDEO: Trouble in Subcontractors’ Cash Flows

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Thea Dudley
May 2, 2023
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