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January/February 2009
Surviving in a Sinking Economy
By By William and Patti Feldman
In this challenging economic climate, when many fencing contractors are struggling from lack of business, here’s some astute advice from industry insiders to help weather the storm.
"Be open to new ideas and new markets," suggests Paul German, VP Nebraska Plastics, Cozak, Nebraska, a manufacturer of vinyl and aluminum fencing materials. If the commercial market is better than the residential market in your region, consider moving into that sector even if you haven’t been active there before, he says. Likewise, "though you may have never before wanted to do decking, if you have workers sitting idle, getting into the decking business can keep your crews busy." Read More >>
Also in this issue:
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Building a Better Barrier Fence As officials of many electric utilities know all too well, the rising price of copper in recent years has spurred a rash of copper cable thefts from utility company properties. Read More>> |
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Focusing on Decorative and Ornamental Fencing Appearance, Maintenance and Price. Those are the key characteristics customers are considering as they choose decorative fencing for their home building and home improvement projects. Read More>> |
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