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On this episode of Trade Tales, the founder of South Florida’s Firefinish Interiors talks about the showhouse experience that pushed her creative boundaries and why she maintains strict hours for communication with clients.
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How this seasonal shop in Maine cultivates a year-round clientele
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Berkshire Hathaway’s big homebuilding bet, tariff refunds reach $20 billion, and more
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American Leather’s motion furniture makes comfort stylish
The Dallas-based brand’s modern engineering, range of movement options, endless fabric and leather offerings, and chic silhouettes bring recliners out of the basement and into every room of the house.
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Should you hire from within or look elsewhere?
Hiring additional staff becomes more complicated the higher up the ladder you go. Do you reward loyalty and hard work by promoting from within, or will your firm profit from bringing in someone with a fresh perspective and new skill set? The risks and rewards of both approaches can help firms determine the right path forward.
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Endlessly adaptable, Éclos handles heat with style
With its proprietary production technology, global architectural surfaces company Cosentino sustainably creates an innovative material that delivers impressive performance and stunning aesthetics.
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