Monetary Wisdom - July 2008
Increasing sales is not always the right strategy for improving financial performance. In some cases rapid sales growth can strain your cash resources and cause the business to fail.
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Commercial Market 2008 - June 2008
Though the commercial market grew last year, its rate of growth has been slowing since 2005, and 2008 may end up close to flat.
Coverings 2008 - June 2008
Coverings, held this year in Orlando from April 29 to May 2, featured 1,200 exhibitors from over 50 countries showcasing cutting edge ceramic tile and stone design.
Interface Turns 35 - June 2008
In 2007, with most carpet mills struggling to maintain their positions, Interface Inc., the largest carpet tile manufacturer in the world, had its strongest growth year ever, outpacing all the U.S. carpet mills.
Designer Forum - June 2008
Award-winning New York industrial designer Karim Rashid has created everything from flooring to manhole covers and disposable cigarette lighters, as well as interiors for hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
People Power - June 2008
There seems to be a shortage of everything these days. Just visit your local grocer and you will find that prices have risen dramatically on many of our everyday staples: bread, milk, rice, etc.
Best Practices - June 2008
The staff at Johnston Paint and Decorating has created an operation designed to pull the customer into the store over and over again.
Strategic Exchange - June 2008
It seems that everything you read or hear about in the media today is negative. The war in Iraq plods on, oil prices are at record levels, the economy is struggling, food prices are at all time highs and even the president has record low approval ratings.
Annual Report 2008 - May 2008
The first full year of the housing slump had a big impact on residential flooring sales, an impact that is even affecting parts of the commercial market.
The Canada Alternative - May 2008
Where can you find a market where housing starts are down slightly, existing home sales are up, and the commercial market is as strong as the U.S.?