Instability
I have tried to avoid discussing anything political here. This is supposed to be about running a shop. But completely separating business and politics is like separating the cart and the horse.
I have tried to avoid discussing anything political here. This is supposed to be about running a shop. But completely separating business and politics is like separating the cart and the horse.
We cannot deny the close to chaotic state of politics that exists right now. And there is no way this cannot affect business.
When things are uncertain, people become much more conservative in their willingness to spend money. If people have their money in stocks and the market starts to fluctuate like it has been, they put off buying decisions. It becomes much more difficult to close sales.
People are still shopping, but more and more of them are just looking. Maybe they want to remodel their kitchen or buy that new dining set but not right now. Maybe wait until things settle down a bit. We can only hope they do.
David DeCristoforo possesses an extensive resume as designer/maker of fine furniture, high-end cabinetry and architectural woodwork. His experience in professional woodworking spans a period of 35 years. For the past 20 years David DeCristoforo Design has been located in Woodland, California. During this time David's shop has ranged in scope from a "full on" cabinet production shop with as many as 15 employees to a small fine furniture and custom millwork shop, working with his son, David RBJ, a highly skilled maker in his own right.
