Oftentimes, purchasing decisions are based on efficiency. On one level that makes sense. Most businesses are highly competitive, so anything you can do to reduce costs while improving efficiency can boost both the bottom line and your competitive edge. Yet sometimes it makes sense to spend money on things that can indirectly enhance your advantage. Planters … Read more
Vehicles and pedestrians don’t mix. Whether it is forklifts running through the aisles of your warehouse, trucks backing into your dock, or cars pulling into your driveway or parking lot, the more you can do to separate people and machines, the safer your workplace will be. Controlling traffic is essential to the safety of your … Read more
Not all hard hats are the same. There are a wide variety of models, sizes, colors, and materials, all of which can effect a hard hat’s usefulness. All hard hats are designed to protect the wearer from head trauma in the event of a collision with something or a dropped object. But from there, it … Read more
Depending on where you live, this year has seen one of the mildest winters on record (in the Midwest) or one of the snowiest (in the Northeast and Southeast). Yet everywhere in the US, spring is right around the corner. In just a few weeks, temperatures will rise, the sun will return, and the weather … Read more
Saving an outdoor canopy for a rainy day is a good idea. That’s because convenient outdoor products may offer more versatility than you think. Outdoor canopies are lightweight, can be broken down for simple and convenient storage, and are affordable. Plus, they can be used in a variety of different ways and for many different … Read more
While the number of people smoking in the US has dramatically decreased in the past decade, there are still millions of smokers who are risking their health and life as a result of their addiction to nicotine. They also could be costing your business real dollars and cents. According to a survey of more than 29,000 … Read more
“Winter is coming,” the characters of “Game of Thrones” are fond of saying. So now’s the time to make preparations to protect your business’s decorative planters and pots from freezing temperatures and heavy snows. Replacing pots and planters can be expensive. So it’s cost-effective to take a few simple steps now so that they will … Read more
If you are experiencing an increase in the number of vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-pedestrian accidents at your facility, it may be because drivers aren’t slowing down when they should. Installing speed bumps is an effective yet affordable way to slow traffic in heavily congested areas. The force vehicles to slow down otherwise risk damage by rolling … Read more
When it comes to running a business profitably, every penny counts. Every square foot of interior work space needs to add to the bottom line. Paying to keep inventory or supplies in a heated and maintained indoor facility may not be the most cost effective use of your resources. Moving materials such as lumber, inventory, … Read more
As the Midwest and other parts of the US suffer through some of the worst winter weather in decades, it’s not too early to begin planning your Spring planting. Planting flowers, landscaping public areas and other beautification projects not only can make your facility look better, it can also increase your workers’ productivity, improve the … Read more
