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...
Many of you already know that a growing shop comes with a few growing pains. As more business comes in, your current process (and head) becomes strained. What once worked smoothly, starts to break down. Important details get missed, customers are upset, and the stress...
There is no one perfect way to run a countertop shop. Each business is unique and has it’s own way of doing things. However, the one thing all shops should have is….you guessed it…a process! Whether you’ve been in the industry for years or just...
Many fabricators put their heads down and do the hard work, never getting the chance to look around and ask: where could we be improving? If you’re a growing shop, now is the time to take the time to find out. You can’t set realistic goals and plan for pain-free...
One of the best ways to advertise your business is by showing proof of your craftsmanship. Posting photos of your finished jobs on social media and website is a great way to show new prospects what kind of work you’re capable of. Images can also save you from ornery...
The holidays are a beautiful time of joy, family time, and relaxation. Well… for about 10% of us. For more than half of us, the holidays are a breeding ground for stress. It shouldn’t be that way, but here we are. According to a study, there are three main culprits...