Tile Files - June 2009
Stephanie Samulski with the Tile Council of North America examines the importance of focusing on finished floors when selling tile.
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Best Practices - June 2009
Jason Goldberg, owner of America's Floor Source in Columbus, Ohio, believes that ongoing education will keep his staff ahead of the competition and his business successful.
Wood Cuts - June 2009
Ed Korczak claims that despite the last two years, all indications are that the U.S. wood flooring market will return to its former glory by 2011.
Annual Report 2009 - May 2009
An in-depth report on revenue and share shift within the flooring industry by product category for 2008. Report includes updates on the top players in the flooring industyr.
Hospitality Update - May 2009
Darius Helm explores the shifting patterns, construction activity and greening of hotels within the hospitality sector.
Trend Watch: Outdoor Rooms - May 2009
The trend for more Americans to stay at home and invest in their surroundings has forced major flooring producers to introduce floor coverings specifically designed for outdoor rooms.
Strategic Exchange - May 2009
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the effect of the recession on the ceramic tile market; the strength of the Starnet group of commercial contractors; and the consumer's options for buying flooring via the internet.
Designer Forum - May 2009
Designer Amanda Kaleps describes how flooring enhanced key design elements in a LEED project for a recent client in Santa Monica.
People Power - May 2009
Columnist Scott Humphrey offers advice on sustaining hope, focusing on the positives and enjoying the climb even in the midst of a tough economy.
Monetary Wisdom - May 2009
Charlie Ragland, Business professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, offers a practical overview for preparing your business for the next upturn.