Articles Tagged with ''stone industry management''

Buechel Stone

Buechel Stone continues to evolve

The Wisconsin-based stone producer is a shining example of how to continue to keep business afloat and growing despite a global pandemic
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 8, 2020

Buechel Stone has been running as a family business since 1964. Founded by Francis and Alyce Buechel, the North American stone producer has grown its operation exponentially through the decades.


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Navigating uncharted waters

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
August 17, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak is a unique and unprecedented scenario for many businesses and at Pokarna Group we consider the present challenge as an opportunity to learn, evolve and reshape our operations for the future.
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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

CSTD Editor's Note: Summer 2020

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
July 9, 2020
For all of us, life as we once knew it has changed. Countries around the world, including us here in the U.S., have all been hit hard by the worldwide pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus. For some, it has hit closer to home than others.
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Tryon's Tips

Tryon's Tips: Dealing with external issues

While most successful businesses have detailed annual plans, unforeseen external circumstances can derail a business
Eric Tryon
Eric Tryon
May 4, 2020
Unfortunately, unforeseen external circumstances may surface, which are completely out of their control. When these events materialize, they come through the front door of a business like an out of control freight train. They come in fast and tend to be very disruptive.
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Tips to weathering the COVID-19 pandemic

While the global pandemic has caused reasons for concern for all business owners, including fabricators, remaining calm and thinking clearly to take measures that can reduce the financial impact will prove beneficial
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 3, 2020
Last week, Clear Seas Research, a company of BNP Media, which is Stone World‘s parent company, conducted a survey to see how manufacturers in the architectural, engineering and construction industries are handling/surviving the worldwide pandemic that has literally shut us down.
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Tryon's Tips

Tryon's Tips: Annual review and planning

January 16, 2020

I was in awe of the elaborate strategic plan the leadership team and I just produced. After three dedicated days of planning and brainstorming, we had seven pages of strategic initiatives to serve our business well for the next 36 months. What made it so impressive was also why it didn't work.


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Stone Industry Perspective

Stone Industry Perspective: Managing through economic cycles

December 9, 2019

As we approach the beginning of a new year, and a new decade, we are encouraging all of our Rockhead members to take a close look into their business and identify key areas of focus that will allow them to plan and scale their business based on present or potential economic cycles.


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