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Tuesday, 22 May 2018 12:50
Retaining Interns Who Contribute to Your Business
Interns represent a valuable element of the modern workplace. Typically, interns volunteer their services in exchange for gaining experience that can move their careers forward.…
Friday, 11 May 2018 16:02
Choosing Cherry
Cherry has always been a popular species of hardwood due to its unique color, subtle grain pattern, and outstanding finishing qualities which give it great…
Thursday, 03 May 2018 14:13
Becoming a Better Decision-Maker for your Business
Business leaders must be skilled in a wide range of business functions. They must be good communicators, be able to motivate their workforce, and often…
Tuesday, 24 April 2018 13:28
5 Tips for Productive Time Management
Time is a precious commodity in the hardwood lumber industry, as it is in most industries. Without a plan of attack for time-management—or at least…
Wednesday, 04 April 2018 15:40
Improving Customer Service in the B2B Realm
In the highly competitive hardwood lumber industry, being exceptional in customer service is crucial. Attention to detail, the rapid response to inquiries, and a willingness…
Thursday, 22 March 2018 13:48
Could the Versatility of Hard Maple Work for You?
Hard maple (Acer saccharum) is one of the most versatile hardwood lumber species in the industry. Prized for its bright white sapwood, light red-brown heartwood,…
Friday, 16 March 2018 18:29
Improve Teamwork for a More Engaged and Productive Workforce
Effective teamwork is important in the creation of an engaged and productive workplace. However, in some work environments, this dynamic can be difficult to achieve.…
Wednesday, 07 March 2018 21:51
How are you sourcing Genuine Mahogany these days?
Do you know where your supplier is sourcing their Genuine Mahogany, (Swietenia Macrophylla)?
Thursday, 01 March 2018 14:50
Focus on Your Points of Differentiation
There are numerous reasons to focus on differentiation in your company’s marketing efforts. The most important reason might be that this strategy facilitates a better…
Friday, 23 February 2018 14:56
Is Trucking Impacting Your Hardwood Lumber Shipments
Many industries have felt the impact of the recent electronic logging device, (ELD), requirement for the American trucking industry.
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Monday, 12 February 2018 14:00
5 Ways to Develop Leaders of Tomorrow
The hardwood lumber industry has not been immune to the influence that the millennial generation has on the U.S. workforce. Many businesses have been faced…
Tuesday, 06 February 2018 14:47
4 Reasons Why Hardwood Rips Might Make Sense
Many times, one of the first steps when manufacturing with hardwoods is to convert the random width boards to the exact widths required in production.
Thursday, 01 February 2018 19:36
How to Turn Trusted Customers into Brand Ambassadors
How many of your current customers do you consider loyal? How many of these loyal customers might be potential brand ambassadors on behalf of your…
Tuesday, 16 January 2018 18:53
New Year - New Tropical Hardwood Inventory
In the hardwood lumber industry, it is very typical for distributors and manufacturers to reduce their inventory on-hand at the end of each calendar year.
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