Want to Start a Business? Try Florida First

A new study ranks the state as the best place for entrepreneurs to get started creating a company. According to the study from personal finance company WalletHub, Florida leads several Sunbelt and Western states that rank high for business start-ups. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 25 key indicators of startup success to find the […]

Houzz Focusing on Pro Sector with New Software Platform

The design and construction planning site has launched Contracts within its Houzz Pro section, geared towards contractors. The Houzz Pro Contracts tool allows professionals to create, send and finalize contracts for clients and subcontractors directly from the site, rather than using third-party applications.   “Contracts are the foundation of every project, yet managing them has […]

Business Collaboration and Design Trends

The traditional model of vertically integrated manufacturing, where a company produces all components of a product in-house, is transitioning to a collaborative model linking two or more companies in joint pursuit of mutually advantageous opportunities—especially in industries such as furniture manufacturing. This shift not only optimizes resources but also fosters greater innovation and agility in […]

What Do the New Home Depot and Lowe’s Results Mean for the Building Business?

The new financial results from the two big home improvement chains show both the pro and do-it-yourself building sectors have slowed down…but it’s not all bad news. If the building industry needed any more proof of the slowdown in the construction sector they didn’t have to look any further than the new first-quarter financial results […]

Built to Sell: How to Keep Revenue Streams Flowing and Growing

Growing your wood manufacturing business depends on many factors—with three key drivers fundamental to success: Revenue goals scaled to your business model; target markets matched to your product mix; and sustainable capital resources secured.  Let’s flash forward to this future state—or revisit your current reality: You’ve fully automated your business. High-level production is a constant. The product your […]