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What Can We Expect?
One thing we can be sure of is that 2017 will bring change of some form to the way that companies operate in the US. In the past few years, many business owners or managers have become disenchanted at all the new regulations that have
Now Is The Time To Lay The Groundwork For The First Quarter
Companies typically take the time between Thanksgiving and New Years to complete the rush orders that are due before the holidays then take time to wind things down until after the first of the year. There’s a problem for businesses
2017 Business Predictions
2017 will continue to be a roller coaster concerning business conditions based on calls we’re receiving from business owners. The common phrases we hear are: “I am swamped with work and don’t have enough help to get the jobs out”
Why Take Time to Attend a Major Trade Show
Often times, we will receive a call from a member asking why they should take time out of their schedule to attend a major trade show such as the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, GA, which is held every two years. Our
ZIKA Fumigation Requirements for U.S. Cargo to China
On August 18, staff from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing met with The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ's) Department of Supervision and Health Quarantine. This is an update to U.S. companies
SFI Certification Expected to Increase Number of Certified LEED Projects
For years, the only certified products allowed in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects were from companies that were Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certified. The process was often time