Twenty-Four by Seven
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The Yin and Yang of Being an Office Furniture Mfg.
Monday December 9, 2013
Many of us read the first wave of obituaries for the office sometime in the 1990s.
The Professional Warrior
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Monday September 30, 2013
Nothing can replace the impact of a firm handshake, face to face contact and that warm personal touch!
The Fire Hose
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Monday August 19, 2013
Remember when your best customers had the direct line of your "can do" customer service manager?
Between Office and Home
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday August 12, 2013
The office furniture industry is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the technology trends taking place in the work world.
The Battle Cry
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Wednesday July 31, 2013
During those earlier years building a manufacturer's representative agency, I saddled up with a few pretty hot horses that took us up some of those inclines.
The Bouquet
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Monday June 24, 2013
Hopefully our industry can return to some of these fun times and NeoCon becomes more of a "happening week" once again.
The Juice
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Tuesday May 28, 2013
From my vantage point, professional football is the ultimate wager of rich men who buy, build and bet their gladiators against another's.
Thinking about Humanscale
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Sunday May 19, 2013
Despite the pressure from the industry's large manufacturers, Humanscale continues to prosper.
Selling America
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Monday May 6, 2013
Most companies were run by Individuals rather than boardrooms and the trade shows were packed with excitement, product innovation and people actually buying something.
The Cell Phone
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Sunday April 14, 2013
Mobile communications and entertainment are driving the stock market while unfortunately emptying offices along the way.
The Drop Demo
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Monday March 25, 2013
At a BIFMA Board of Directors meeting years ago, Don Heeringa asked if I would give a welcome at the next BIFMA breakfast, which is an annual event during NeoCon.
Category Creation
Monday March 18, 2013
I've heard multiple people cite that the recent history of the contract furniture industry has been largely driven by two innovations with a third in play.
Tis the Season for the Bean Counters
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Monday March 4, 2013
Unlike many other professions, independent sales professionals do not have the luxury to bill for their time.
Building a better Hot Dog
by RICHARD SINCLAIR Monday February 18, 2013
This always brings me back to our industry and some of the crazy things we do to try and get the bat on the ball.
Once Upon a Time in Chicago
by MICHAEL WOLF Monday February 11, 2013
Money talks. And when it talks real estate, you better be prepared to be upended.
Hope Floats
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday January 14, 2013
The beginning of a new year brings new hopes and expectations, some of which are achievable and some just wishful thinking.
Fiscal Cliff Averted for Now
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday January 7, 2013
Alas, it is a topsy-turvy world we inhabit and reading economic tea leaves these days is about as difficult as sitting through three hours of The Hobbit.
The Office Furniture Industry and the Fiscal Cliff
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday November 26, 2012
The first cliff we are facing is one built by the government -- mostly by lawmakers who did not want to make tough decisions regarding the budget last year and put it off for us to deal with now.
Orgatec 2012
by MICHAEL WOLF Monday October 29, 2012
With the European economy tanking and innovation on vacation, Orgatec was limp.
Being the Best
by ROB KIRKBRIDE Monday June 25, 2012
Our criteria was simple and completely non-scientific.
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