I say this with absolute confidence: Every shop needs a Leta. For the last 17 years, Leta McConnaughey has been the guru behind the shop’s Moraware set-up. Not only is she kind and engaging, Leta is curious and eager to continuously make things run better. Her...
What words come to mind when you think about your scheduling process? For a lot of fabricators – especially those with smaller operations – it’s chaos. Striking the right balance of supply and demand is what scheduling is all about, but when everyone at your...
Up at the top of California, Humboldt Countertops is thriving. The small shop has 10 employees, does about 7-10 jobs per week, and has rave reviews on google, yelp, Facebook, etc – you name it! This is thanks to Kelley Montana and Kari Chalmers, owners of...
Oh, I think we all know the chaos of a disorganized system. You know what I mean – phones ringing, too much time tracking down answers, lots of miscommunication and mistakes making everyone cranky. So then you know why centralizing job information in a...
This is one of our favorite questions to ask when we first talk to a fabricator looking at software. It’s an important question, and one that can be applied to any part of your business. Let’s face it – as humans, we all get into a comfortable groove...
Software is supposed to help make your life easier, not harder. But with so many options, how do you know if a software will better your business or make everything harder? To help you make the best choice for your business, here are five red flags to watch for when...