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Five final rules to work by
February 1, 2009
Customers are the lifeline of a business. Last month, we took a look at the first five rules business owners should follow to obtain customer feedback. Here, we’ll examine the final five.
Effective fuel management can lessen your pain at the pump
February 1, 2009
Without effective fuel management, your company is wasting thousands of dollars each month. The good news is that technology exists so just about anyone can become a fuel manager. Good fuel management includes route planning, measuring fuel consumption and managing equipment operating practices.
January 6, 2009
Demand for decorative glass backsplashes for kitchens is growing rapidly, as customers seek more modern styles in their homes. View a backsplash photo gallery, and learn more about backsplash glass suppliers.
January 6, 2009
AlabamaDixie contractors' outlook 2009 Birmingham economic forecast: Commercial real estateBirmingham economic forecast: RetailAlaskaPacific Builder & Engineer's construction forecast 2009 ArizonaRegional economic forecast: 'It's going to get uglier before it gets better'Weak economic growth plagues Western states - ForecastsArkansasSouth Central construction news 2009 forecast ...
January 5, 2009
Negotiate terms, simplify product lines and look at other ways to manage costs.
January 5, 2009
Long holiday weekends in the dead of winter can be an invitation to freeze-ups of water pipes, process equipment and buildings if you are located in a part of the country where temperatures dip below freezing.Take the time to do preventive maintenance in anticipation of winter weather, and make sure to perform winterizing inspections and temperature monitoring. If you have a building that is ...
... to their pockets
January 1, 2009
Just a little incredulity was in order when Merrill Lynch’s John Thain asked for a $10 million bonus at the end of 2008. As all of us contribute to that company’s $10 billion bailout—along with the rest of Wall Street and possibly the auto industry—we look out across the next 12 months with precautionary belt-tightening.So, it was gratifying to learn that several glass ...
What are your expectations for the glass industry in 2009?
January 1, 2009
CommercialJordan Richards, president, Glassopolis, Toronto “[In 2009] it’s going to be a more competitive business climate. For glass contractors, it’s a high liability, high risk job. Often they’re at the very end of the supply chain and they’re asked to assume huge risks on these projects. I think there will be more pressure and more competition, and ...
Readers weigh in on the economy and its effect on their business
January 1, 2009
If there is one positive thing about a recession, it’s that it makes you look for unprofitable elements of your business and take action.
December 22, 2008
The complexity of information systems in today’s business world–even for relatively small businesses–is mind boggling. Information risks include threats to information technology systems, the intangible property handled by them, and consequences of failure of these systems. There can be direct first-party losses sustained by your company as well as third-party losses related to ...
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