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Cleanliness has taken on a new meaning as the world continues to grapple with COVID-19. Editor Meg Scarbrough talks to flooring professionals about the demand for sanitization services in commercial settings and the different methods that are used.
Six Starnet professionals share their perspectives on how they see the flooring business landscape changing—both in day-to-day operations and long-term—as the nation looks toward recovery following shutdowns spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak.
While this year has been full of unexpected twists and turns, publisher Kemp Harr says it’s important to keep a good perspective on things: more people staying at home could mean more flooring business is on the horizon.
Publisher Kemp Harr catches up with John Riedveldt, founder and CEO of I4F, to hear about his journey up the ranks in the business world over the years, his thoughts on being a good leader and why he says smiling is so important.
Donald Cremers, principal and project interior designer with HOK, leads a tour through the new Patelco Credit Union in Northern California, one of the oldest credit unions in the country, and explains how flooring played an integral role in its design.
This month, editor Jessica Chevalier catches up with Jason Jabara, CEO of Wichita, Kansas-based Jabara’s, to learn how this family-owned business has found success over its 50-year history and what makes it stand apart from the competition.
Contributing editor Sam Allman talks about the power of resilience in times of uncertainty, and how building that trait can lead to a more fulfilling life. He offers some suggestions for ways in which people can adapt and learn from life’s obstacles.
In a world where the influence of social media continues to rise, businesses are learning new ways to raise their profiles. This month, contributing editor Christine B. Whittemore talks about social media and analytic platforms that can help boost business.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford takes a look at ways contractors can navigate the current business world amid COVID-19 by using the time to adjust their strategies, like improving online presence, as well as ways they can plan for the future.
When it comes to flooring products and their ancillary components, do the warranties really stack up to what the marketing claims? Contributing editor Lew Miglore explores different warranties and what they could mean for retailers and RSAs.