FLOORtalk

October 2, 2012  Scott Perron, President, Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet provides an update on the company’s model store in Oklahoma City, his recent move to Florida and the growth plans going forward in numbers of franchises as well as stores. Perron talks about the consumer and their quest for value and the needs of the younger customers

October 1, 2012 Scott Perron, President, Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet provides an update on the company’s model store in Oklahoma City, his recent move to Florida and the growth plans going forward in numbers of franchises as well as stores. Perron talks about the consumer and their quest for value and the needs of the younger customers.

September 28, 2012 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the fluctuations in the market since last Friday, his take on the factors behind the moves in the market. Barker discusses the poor economic news released recently and the market’s lack of reaction and the election’s effects on the market.

September 27, 2012 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Carpet Services discusses a problem that took place in a library involving carpet that began coming up after a few years of service.

September, 26, 2012 Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute discusses Domotex Asia ChinaFloor looking at the appeal the show holds for western suppliers, distributors, retailers and importers and the increasing numbers of the floor covering industry. Gould talks about U.S. involvement in the show and his expectations for the 2013 show.

September 25, 2012 Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute discusses the consumer market in China and Home Depot closing 12 of its big box stores in the country. Gould describes the Chinese consumer, how the retail market works and operations that have been successful in the country.

September 24, 2012 Jim Gould, President, Floor Covering Institute discusses the consumer market in China and Home Depot closing 12 of its big box stores in the country. Gould describes the Chinese consumer, how the retail market works and operations that have been successful in the country.

September 21, 2012 Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market’s reaction to the Federal Reserve’s QE3 announcement last week and the fluctuation in the market this past week. Barker looks at the upcoming earnings announcement and the investigation of high frequency trading.

Spetmeber 20, 2012 Larry Winter, Winter & Scoggins  CPAs offers some helpful tips for large and small business people related to hiring and the delegation of functions within a business and methods to help safeguard against losses from embezzlement.

September 19, 2012  Larry Cooper, President, Meetings and Events discusses Connections 2012, the cleaning, maintenance & restoration trade show and convention in Las Vegas. Cooper discusses the record attendee and exhibitor attendance at this year’s show, plans for next year’s show which will operate under a different name. Cooper talks about the events, seminars and demonstrations at the show.