Hardwood Lumber Blog
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Red Oak is one of the most widely used and abundant hardwoods in the eastern United States.
Every organization values leadership, but how much planning and effort do they put into building the leaders of tomorrow?
The process of evaluating an employee’s performance is changing. Many businesses recognize that current ways of assessing performance often undermine the desired outcome, rather than…
Aniegre is a beautiful golden African hardwood specie that has its niche in the in the veneer, cabinetry, and high-end millwork industries. But can also…
One of the most truly remarkable aspects of the hardwood lumber industry is its ability to get the maximum amount of use or value out…
Over the past few years, it’s become accepted wisdom that, in order to remain productive, employees need a healthy balance between their work life and…
Teamwork within a specific department is always desirable, yet when it comes to adopting a companywide culture of teamwork, sometimes businesses fall short. But in…
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.…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
