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Almost every single one of you is making this mistake with your business listings. GUARANTEED! I'm talking about the section in your Google, Yelp!, or other business listings where it says to …
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By now, you've heard about the collapse of Silicone Valley Bank. The biggest bank failure in 15 years. Sure, it seems like there's still a bit of distance between 'us' and Silicone Valley's …
Many of you younger guys don't understand how to figure your hourly wage. It took me far too long to understand this simple concept. Enjoy this 3 minute video from @remodelschool on …
60 Minutes Australia shows the true cost of those fancy countertops and shines a light on the scandal that is claiming tradespeople's lives 4 Day Workweeks Work! I can't imagine this …
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The first tradeshow of 2023 was quite the event! It consisted of not only The International Surface Event (TISE) but also included The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), The International …
The NTCA held its best new event at TISE again this year. The 2nd annual Ambassador's Reception is an event to appreciate NTCA ambassadors and announce the Ambassadors of the year for …
We know that you can't run around and provide an estimate to everyone that calls. So how do you determine which projects to spend your time on? Remodeling Magazine has a great article on how …
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If large porcelain panels cause you to pee your pants then you'll definitely want to stay away from the next big trend: Art Glass Panels. These panels: Are as thin as 1/4 inchCan be backlitCost …
The Consumer Electronics Show just wrapped up in Las Vegas and here are some innovations that are somewhat related to the world of tile. For the contractors: Ram pickup Ram is releasing …
Last September, The Grinder reported that a contractor, Scott Howard, 51, had been shot and killed by a homeowner in Spanaway, Washington. Earlier this month, the case went to trial in Pierce …
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