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Thursday, 27 December 2018 17:52
Sourcing African Mahogany "Khaya Ivorensis"
At times there is some confusion on the origin of African Mahogany hardwood and the various properties of the lumber produced from those specific origins.…
Wednesday, 26 December 2018 16:36
5 Tips for Effective Brand Differentiation
What sets a business apart from its competitors? Depending on your company, the differentiation factor often comes down to price. But a brand can gain…
Thursday, 13 December 2018 15:38
5 Tips for More Productive Meetings
Business meetings aren’t supposed to be fun, but they should be productive. Unfortunately, meetings are often viewed by participants as a waste of time.
Monday, 10 December 2018 20:34
Yellow Birch for Cabinetry and More
When Yellow Birch is brought up to those in the hardwood lumber industry, many times the first thing that comes to mind is using it…
Thursday, 29 November 2018 17:05
How to Build a Mixed Load of North American and Tropical Hardwoods
Not to long ago a standard order size of imported tropical lumber was a full tractor trailer load. In the past, the popularity of tropical…
Monday, 26 November 2018 17:08
Using Video Marketing for your Business
These days, we are saturated by video—on social media, news feeds, entertainment and so on. Apparently, internet users (including prospective customers of your business) can’t…
Monday, 26 November 2018 14:34
5 Tips for Improving your Time Management
What’s more precious to you and your business than time? Almost anyone can do a better job of managing their time, but when you lead…
Friday, 09 November 2018 16:20
Using Hickory to Stand Out
Hickory is a commonly known and very popular North American hardwood specie. Found throughout the forests in the eastern United States it has been used…
Monday, 29 October 2018 13:48
Exciting Visit to Myanmar for Burmese Teak
We recently made a visit to Myanmar to address the situation surrounding Burmese Teak and the traceability of the logs from there after the log…
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 12:39
Customer Engagement Strategies for Your Business
With the ability for customers to access an endless amount of information right at their fingertips, competition for their business is greater than ever before.…
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Thursday, 11 October 2018 17:26
Crucial Customer Service Mistakes to Avoid
Every business has customers who can be overly demanding or difficult to work with. Successful companies, customer service expert Nausheen Popat notes, “know that following…
Wednesday, 19 September 2018 17:56
Could Poplar Work For You?
Right now, we are seeing a high demand for Poplar lumber. We believe this may be a result of its great availability- as it grows…
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 13:51
Versatile and Unique: Sapele
Sapele is one tropical species that has been growing in popularity. With its consistent dark brown color, stable nature and great versatility, Sapele is commonly…
Monday, 17 September 2018 13:14
How to Motivate Your High Performers
Every employee is valuable, but certain individuals within an organization set themselves apart due to their high levels of productivity. These high-performers are a huge…
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