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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.…
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…
Friday, 07 September 2018 17:24
The Difference Between Hard Maple and Soft Maple
Of all the species of hardwoods found in the forests of North America, Maple trees are one of the most common. Within all the different…
Thursday, 06 September 2018 15:41
How to Build a Thriving Sales Culture
Your business is growing, and demand is strong. There’s intense pressure to recruit and hire more salespeople. But success can often be a double-edged sword.…
Monday, 27 August 2018 16:19
5 Tips for Effective Reputation Management
Few things in business are assured, but one truth is absolute: Companies must diligently manage and protect their reputation. In our digital era this top…
Tuesday, 21 August 2018 15:20
5 Tropical Species That Make For Beautiful Hardwood Flooring
If you are a manufacturer of hardwood flooring or possibly a hardwood distributor that supplies a manufacturer, there is no doubt you are most likely…
Monday, 13 August 2018 18:50
5 Tips to Boost Customer Loyalty
Acquiring new customers is a top priority for every business. But sometimes, in the hunt for new customers, those who previously purchased a company’s goods…
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Monday, 06 August 2018 13:28
5 Reasons Beech Might Be For You
American Beech, (Fagus grandifolia), is not requested as often as other North American hardwood lumber species like Red Oak, Cherry or Walnut, but should it…
Thursday, 26 July 2018 17:29
What is the FSC Controlled Wood Standard?
As consumers become more conscious of the origins of the products they are purchasing, it is becoming even important to know where the hardwood lumber…
Monday, 23 July 2018 13:32
How Your Value Proposition Helps You Stand Out from the Pack
Marketing for businesses once consisted primarily of boasting about a product or service’s unique features and qualities. Touting these special features or qualities was enough…
Friday, 20 July 2018 14:34
The Truth About Spanish Cedar
Despite its name, Spanish Cedar isn’t from Spain! Spanish Cedar is actually closely related to the Mahogany family (Meliaceae) which includes Genuine Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla),…
