Business

Many years ago, I regularly met up with a group of friends at a local breakfast joint for coffee. It was a bonding ritual...

The imposition of countervailing and antidumping duties on Chinese tiles On May 4, the U.S. International Trade Commission confirmed that Chinese exports of ceramic tile are...

As part of their normal business practices, commercial contractors are required to attend weekly status meetings, contract reviews, change orders, etc., but with the...

On May 13, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a new 17-page Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)....

The problem: underestimating time and costs It had been dark outside for some time. My stomach was empty and delicious smells from downstairs were making...

Whether or not a tile or flooring retailer, contractor, or installer was able to secure a Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loan, they are likely...

How do you find good health insurance for your employees? It’s a tough question, with answers that never seem to get easier. The challenge...

We’ve been reading a lot about legislation being rushed through to address the Coronavirus pandemic and related economic crisis, amidst rumors of work slowdowns...

Whoever coined the phrase “the only thing certain is change” must have been talking about social media. For those of us who use social...

It works for (insert your favorite quarterback here) and it can work for you, too. It is, perhaps, one of the most effective leadership...

Three years ago, the ceramic tile industry leaders came together to create what is now Why Tile. This initiative is the tile industry’s joint...

It’s still fairly early in the year, with most of it ahead of you, affording you the ability to make positive changes to take...

Pain and pleasure are such close cousins.  In life, it’s painful not to experience pleasure.  Too often though, it’s the holding on for dear...

We love telling people about our latest experiences, and we love hearing about what others have experienced. But author Ron Kaufman says many companies...

Fast-track construction projects often can be ultra-fast paced and hectic. They require industry professionals across several different trades to blend together for a common...

Owners, contractors, subcontractors and lower-tier contractors must have a sound understanding of the operational details and triggers of “pass-through” provisions as their terms can...

Results from the People in Construction 2019 study A recent survey asked several hundred construction professionals across all trades about leadership and culture in their firm....

Are you a small business? That depends on whom you’re asking. Lots of people I know define a small business in lots of different ways,...

Last year, five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love signed a contract to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His new deal will pay him $120M over...

Donato Grosser’s Coverings presentation looks at the sales patterns for independent distributors As part of the conference program at Coverings 19, Donato Grosser, principal of...