Month: July 2020

• Features

FENCE AND RAILING PROJECTS ON THE RISE

Whether it is because homeowners suddenly have time to tackle their “honey-do” lists or are reallocating funds originally earmarked for vacation, outdoor living projects are on the rise this year amidst pandemic…

Written by Lawrence Cummer

July 29, 2020

• Features

HARDSCAPE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR BACKYARD OASIS

Extending the comforts of home to the backyard or patio is hardly a new concept, but the trend is evolving from simple outdoor dining areas to more elaborate gazebos, welcoming firepits and…

Written by Lisa Gordon

July 24, 2020

• Features

SUMMER LOOKS GOOD FOR COMPOSITE DECKING

Contractors specializing in composite decking products may be in just the right place at just the right time this summer. A combination of homeowners staying home to fight the coronavirus, product innovations…

Written by Lawrence Cummer

July 22, 2020

• Building Better Business

THE TOP 5 BUSINESS STRATEGIES LEADERS MUST ADOPT DURING TIMES OF CRISIS

Entrepreneurs, business owners, and company leaders in every industry are living in a state of overwhelm right now. The rules of business have changed seemingly overnight, and many are struggling to adapt…

Written by Shelley Armato

July 10, 2020

• News and Notes

INDEPENDENT ENTREPRENEURS SHINE IN THE WAKE OF ADVERSITY

As the country begins to get back to some semblance of “normal”, the response to COVID-19 by Independent entrepreneurs across Canada is moving from a short-term response to a long-term shift in…

Written by Ken Jenkins

July 7, 2020