During the week of October 8, we saw a drastic sell-off in North American and worldwide stock markets. It scared almost everybody. All the TV pundits I saw blamed U.S. President Trump’s trade dealings, especially with China. Trump blamed the U.S. Federal Reserve and its raising of interest … [Read More...]
NEWS
Quicker shipping, e-commerce climate brings Italian furniture maker to U.S.
Arper, a maker of home and office furniture based in Monastier di Treviso, Italy, has opened a 100,200-square-foot manufacturing facility in High Point, N.C. The announcement comes soon after the … [Read More...]
NKBA forms strategic alliance with the Living In Place Institute
Hackettstown, N.J.-based National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), has signed an agreement to partner with the Living in Place Institute (LIPI) of Louisville, Colo., to offer design … [Read More...]
By Design
Harvest time: Cultivate ideas like crops
Fall is a magical time of the year. The light is golden. The farmers’ fields are golden. The leaves change colors, to warmer and richer and even golden hues. There is something going on within us that cause us to adjust our rhythms and outlook. We might slow down a bit and probably become a … [Read More...]
AFFORDABLE FILE
Several tax law changes may affect bottom line of many business owners
The Internal Revenue Service has reminded business owners that tax reform legislation passed last December affects nearly every business. With just a couple of months left in the year, the IRS is … [Read More...]