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Stone Column- Jenn Richinelli

Stone Column: Navigating 2020

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 6, 2020

Having passed the half mark of 2020, I have taken some time for reflection. It certainly has been a game-changer so far. In January, I started the year off like any other.


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Tryon's Tips

Tryon's Tips: Determining true costs and benefits

Eric Tryon
Eric Tryon
September 20, 2020

Sometimes spending more dollars on the front end can save you a whole a lot more on the backend. I want to challenge you to think about the bigger perspective as it relates to the decisions and investments we make. 


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Stone Column- Jenn Richinelli

Stone Column: Living through the pandemic

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 1, 2020

In the past six months, I think it is safe to say that all of our lives have changed in one way or another. We have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Stone Column- Jenn Richinelli

Stone Column: Are you running an environmentally friendly shop?

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
August 3, 2020

In addition to employing a cooperative and driven staff, having the right equipment in place is also a key component to a successful business. While efficiency plays a significant role in the production process, having an environmentally friendly shop should also be a priority.


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Tryon's Tips

Tryon's Tips: Focusing on the right levers and drivers

To build a successful business, it is necessary to have a well-thought-out plan that drives employees to be ambitious and achieve specific goals
Eric Tryon
Eric Tryon
July 23, 2020
Taking a deeper look at considerations for an efficient and profitable shop.
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Stone Column- Jenn Richinelli

Stone Column: Strategizing for the future

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
July 6, 2020
All of us have certainly been adapting to a significant amount of change lately. Obviously, most of it has been brought on by the pandemic that has halted us in our tracks and turned our world upside during the past several months.
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Tryon's Tips
Tryon's Tips

Removing friction points

While most successful businesses have detailed annual plans, unforeseen external circumstances can derail a business
Eric Tryon
Eric Tryon
June 25, 2020
Productivity and efficiency gets compromised when there are stress points within a company.
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Tryon's Tips
Tryon's Tips

Tools for building a successful team

Eric Tryon
Eric Tryon
June 10, 2020

Some states are starting to unlock the doors for commerce and people will start getting back to work. Assembling the work teams back together attempting to achieve shared common objectives will not just happen by chance.


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Stone Column- Jenn Richinelli

Stone Column: How to “weather the storm”

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 1, 2020
As I write this, we in the U.S. are heading into Memorial Day weekend. I have to admit, it’s a bit strange and certainly doesn’t feel like a holiday weekend. The pandemic has gone on long enough for us to have all experienced a mix of emotions and even physical or financial hardships.
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Stone Industry Perspective

Support for your natural stone business

The natural stone industry has established a number of associations that benefit their stakeholders and keep us relevant in an ever-changing marketplace.
Michael Schumacher
May 11, 2020

Strong leaders cultivate excellent team members that support each other and, in turn, support the business. These individuals combine their talents to grow an organization, the communities in which they operate and their industry as a whole.


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