Feature: Make Your Mark
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0400
Your logo is your company's representative.
ProWatch: Show Offs
While the background of each showroom manager is as unique as his or her showroom, it's common for managers to use past experiences to flesh out the feel of the store, balancing the technical building demands of a lumberyard with the design focus of a showroom.
Feature: Yards Ahead
Talk to dealers and consultants about the best ways to calm construction company chaos and you'll hear lots of tips.
ProWatch: A Degree of Difference
Like many dealers, the recession caused John Mensinger to lay off employees, sell equipment, and pay closer attention to his deliveries in order to keep afloat his business, American Lumber Co.
National Lumber Designer's Award-Winning Kitchen
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0400
Jessica Williamson, a designer with National Lumber's Kitchen Views Custom showroom in Newton, Mass.
Rader's Edge: Why You Need a Windowman
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0400
The last "Rader's Edge" was about a doorman and his ability to understand your customers and make them feel welcome.
Rader's Edge: Why Your LBM Operation Needs a Doorman
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0400
All LBM facilities should take a cue from five-star hotels and other operations by having a doorman, Chris Rader says.
Showroom Educates Its Shoppers about Cabinet Construction
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0400
When they're selling cabinets, dealers know the difference between plywood and furniture board.
ProWatch: Mind the Gap
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:00:00 -0400
The consequences of framing errors rarely are catastrophic–unless you define catastrophe as a trail of unhappy customers.
New Dimensions: Two Ears, One Plan
I recently came across an interesting article on corporate strategic planning just as I was going through that process for our installed sales initiative at Stock.