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Opening the Door to Craftsmanship
When the moment arrived to install 10-foot, 200-pound, cherry-paneled doors in the entrance to the home office he had been working on for three months, Jeff Bruss stood for a moment in the doorway and squinted at the hole in the door frame for the hinge... read more

10 Marketing Trends to Watch in 2007
Throughout 2006, I've been watching and interpreting the marketing stats and studies that impact small businesses to give you tips on staying one step ahead. Now, with 2007 fast approaching, let's look at a roundup of the hottest trends, from changes taking place among consumer audiences through what to watch for in traditional and online marketing. Here's the info you need on the most important trends and how to make the most of them to increase sales and grow your business in the New Year... read more

Builders May Have Seen the Worst of Current Downturn
Although the current housing slowdown is expected to persist into the middle of next year, on a national basis builders may have seen the worst of the downturn, according to economists, a view substantiated last week by reports of new and existing home sales stabilizing in October... read more