Back in the 1500s, there was an Italian courtier named Niccolò Machiavelli, who became famous for his advice to princes on how to maintain power, no matter what the cost. Whether his association with evil deeds is warranted or not, in his seminal work, The Prince, he offers advice to would-be … [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
Handle with care
Handle: derived from the word hand. As a verb, it means: to feel or manipulate with the hands. As a noun, it means the part by which a thing is held, carried or controlled. Many of the objects we live and contend with we do so by hand. By their handles. Much of what is made is a tool, in one way … [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...]