September 2017 Table of Contents

Editorial
Here's the Unpleasant Truth About IT Enhancements: They Take Time Editor's Notes Here's the Unpleasant Truth About IT Enhancements: They Take Time

But diligent, steady work can pay you lasting rewards Read more

Yard Notables
As Economy Improves, Contractors' Slow-Paying Ways Resume As Economy Improves, Contractors' Slow-Paying Ways Resume

BlueTarp charts indicate good times don't lead to faster checks Read more

US LBM Swings to Profit in 2Q on 18.6% Revenue Gain US LBM Swings to Profit in 2Q on 18.6% Revenue Gain

Numbers come in revised forms leading to IPO Read more

Home Depot Partners With Interior Designers Laurel & Wolf Home Depot Partners With Interior Designers Laurel & Wolf

Partnership allows shoppers to connect with pro designers, installers Read more

BFS Names Crow as its Next CEO BFS Names Crow as its Next CEO

Change will take effect Jan. 1, when Floyd Sherman steps down Read more

Columns
Thea's Mailbag: Handling Extended Terms Thea's Mailbag: Handling Extended Terms

Extended terms aren't free. What do you do when your salesperson offers them to a customer? Read more

Take These 5 Steps When Upgrading Technology Systems Take These 5 Steps When Upgrading Technology Systems

Potential buyers will asses every aspect of your technology systems. Get ready. Read more

Don't Ignore the Noise, Be Proactive and Create a Contingency Plan Don't Ignore the Noise, Be Proactive and Create a Contingency Plan

The future is uncertain, but you still need to make a plan just in case Read more

ProWatch
Incremental Tech Advances Streamline Business in LBM Incremental Tech Advances Streamline Business in LBM

These are the tech updates from the last year in LBM Read more

7 Things to Know About Lumber Today 7 Things to Know About Lumber Today

Most point to prices staying high, sometimes for years to come Read more

Feature
Why Apps Are the Hottest Trend in LBM Technology Why Apps Are the Hottest Trend in LBM Technology

Having "a brand in the hand" beats two software programs in the store Read more

Product Monitor
Big, Sliding Doors Grow More Popular Product Monitor Big, Sliding Doors Grow More Popular

Customers are seeking exterior and interior sliding doors Read more

Hot Finds
Prepare for Fall With These 5 Products Prepare for Fall With These 5 Products

Bigger shingles, saws, and lighting systems that meet your construction needs Read more

My Yardsticks
For This Dealer, a Trip to the Hospital is Normal My Yardsticks For This Dealer, a Trip to the Hospital is Normal

Jim Croome splits his time between his family's yard and the local hospital Read more

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