Construction Distribution back issues from October 2008:
Beating the odds!(Distributor Spotlight)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Beating the odds! By A. D. "Butch" Horn The poker-playing incoming president of STAFDA knows there's more to success than just the luck of the draw. Valley Springs, CA -- Hal Look, vice president of marketing and business development for ORCO Construction ...
The Bulldog goes 'green'.(Distributor Spotlight)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The Bulldog goes 'green' Keeping the brand alive is major challenge in down economy. When the entire economy hits the skids, it doesn't matter if you're a big player or a small one. The company stuggles. "We got whacked pretty hard with the whole economic ...
You don't have to be fanatically, polar bear petting green.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2008 ... You don't have to be fanatically, polar bear petting green A.D. "Butch" Horn "Green, green it's green they say on the far side of the hill ..." A columnist from a sister publication reminded us of the lyrics from a 1960s folk song. Touting the color green ...
The family-owned business -- how to get out alive.(Q4 Profit Primer)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The family-owned business -- how to get out alive By Ernest A. Doud Jr. Most family business founders dream of keeping the business in the family for generations. Few succeed. The not-so-obvious reason: Many are trapped by the very habits that made them successful ...
Who needs to innovate?(Q4 Profit Primer)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Who needs to innovate? By Steve Epner Innovating is what you do when you find ways under, over, around or straight through problems. Business is getting tougher all of the time. There is new competition coming out of the woodwork. Price fluctuations make ...
Increase your recall for names by 300 percent!(Q4 Profit Primer)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Increase your recall for names by 300 percent! By Bob Gray, CSP, HoF I'm awful with faces, but I never forget a name. That would be kind of weird, wouldn't it? Have you ever heard the expression: "I'm no good with names, but I never forget a face?" I ...
What's new in employee assessments?(Q4 Profit Primer)(Company overview)
Oct 01, 2008 ... What's new in employee assessments? By Cyndi Sax, VP of Organizational Development Services, Caliper Personality assessments have long been a valued component of the employee selection process. By delving beneath the surface to better understand the job-related ...
Battery-operated tools, what's next?(Suppliers Perspective)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Battery-operated tools, what's next? When the lithium-ion platform burst on the scene just a few years ago, it made a big splash. The mantra seemed to be 'more power!' Today, many vendors are introducing smaller, lower voltage lines that feature power and performance in a ...
Tips for selling compact lasers.(Sales PRO)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Tips for selling compact lasers The laser has moved from a jobsite prep tool inside to a handy high-tech tool for a variety of tasks. With this move comes increased interest from contractors and increased pressure on salespeople to keep up with the advances in technology. ...