The Essential Tools I
Before I bought an electric guitar and left the Boy Scouts for the rock-and-roll lifestyle, I learned the holy grail of scouting lessons: be prepared.
Category: Articles
September Sundry
There comes a time in the life of any regular printed feature when the ideas don’t flow, the words fail to sing and thoughts are anything but coherent.
Follow The Money (September 2007)
By Tom McNall
I tend to write a lot about money – collecting it, earning it, and placing a higher value on your services. Now I don’t want everyone out there to think that I’m a guy who can’t stand to see one penny go unattached. My hope is to drive home the point that while I don’t encourage greed, I don’t endorse people getting into this trade as unwitting non-profits.
Tool TLC
By Donny Taylor
Grinders, polishers, saws – all are an integral part of your business. So what are you doing to help the tools that help you?
Sales: Pitch or Process?
Sales are the fuel for the fire of a fabrication business. Without enough of them, the results are well … obvious. So why does something so absolutely critical often seems like it’s outside your ability to control?
Puma Marble Co., Miami
By Cathie Beck
MIAMI – The thing to know about Puma Marble Co. – aside from the fact that the family-run company’s been around for 35 years—is that they’re known for designing, installing and creating some of the most sought-after projects locally: the church market. Case in point: Puma Marble recently completed a crucifix, the altar furniture—including lectern and chair—and an onyx wall for a cathedral.
Thin-Stone-Veneer Showcase
The following are U.S. quarries and major distributors of thin-stone veneer.
Stone+tec 2007 Stays Solid
NUREMBERG, Germany – With the construction economy of central Europe holding its own – and showing signs of improvement – it’s not surprising that Stone+tec 2007 reflected that optimistic outlook. The 41,084 trade visitors...
Carrara Fair Carrries On
MARINA DI CARRARA, Italy – The overall attendance numbers didn’t tell the whole story of CarraraMarmotec 2007, held on May 30-June 2 in this seaside Tuscan town. Unaudited counts from this year’s natural-stone event...
BowStone Inc., Ball Ground, Ga.
By K. Schipper
BALL GROUND, Ga. – Steve Bowker is a man who can recognize a good idea when he sees one. Unlike many people, though, he’s not afraid to take that idea and run with it.