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Let’s clear some things up about cloud computing
Written by Lloyd R. Manning Monday, 19 January 2015 00:00
Cloud computing, which can produce greater efficiency and cost savings for woodshops and many other businesses, has recently enjoyed greater acceptance and growth. Yet, in many quarters, particularly among small-business owners, it is still not known well. One seldom realizes in this technological age how soon we get out of date.
You don’t need to work in cramped quarters
Written by John English Monday, 15 December 2014 00:00
Woodshop inventory comes in three forms. There are raw materials such as plywood, hardwoods and hardware. Then there is work in progress, which is anything from individual parts to fully assembled and unfinished casework. And finally there are completed jobs that are ready to be loaded and delivered/installed.
Buy or lease? Find your answer in the tax code
Written by John English Monday, 17 November 2014 00:00
EDITOR’S NOTE: The purpose of the following information is not to give tax-related or financial advice, but rather just to let woodshop owners know about some options that they might wish to research further.
Cash in on pivotal turning points in your career
Written by David Getts Monday, 20 October 2014 00:00
Years ago, while working on a multi-phase project, I developed a good relationship with the owners, a well-established, self-employed, professional couple in their early 70s. Because I was around so often, we all agreed it only made sense to adopt them as surrogate parents.
Edgebanding enters a new era
Written by John English Monday, 15 September 2014 00:00
Commercial edgebanding is the application of plastic, wood or resinous materials to the edges of doors or panels. The process uses a heat source, pressure (usually rollers) and a hot melt adhesive. Edgebanding gives a woodshop the option of using a very flat, manmade substrate (such as plywood or MDF) to create doors that are more uniform and stable than natural wood. It eliminates the need for stile and rail frames on door panels, thus reducing manufacturing time and, of course, cost. Non-wood edgebanding doesn’t usually require any topcoat and some natural bandings (that is, wood veneers) come already finished.
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