Making Wood Work

This discussion about the factors that affect shipping rates takes an interesting detour into sales psychology. February 4, 2011

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Tips_for_Shipping_and_Selling_Lumber_Nationwide.html

A rambling brainstorming thread about how to teach complex tasks to workers. December 2, 2006

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Training_Employees.html

A successful niche furniture maker looks for ways to broaden his appeal in his local market. October 3, 2011

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Showroom_Strategies_for_a_Furniture_Maker.html

Finding out what a customer really wants, and what they really can afford, involves some psychology — but the effort can pay off. December 9, 2013

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Talking_Dollars_with_Sales_Prospects.html

Business owners discuss ways to tie employee compensation to productivity. February 17, 2006

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Structuring_Performance_Incentives.html

When you back out overhead, time-and-a-half wages for overtime hours may work out to a wash. But not always ... October 2, 2007

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/The_True_Cost_of_Overtime.html

A Woodweb forum maker says he's ready to throw in the towel, and others describe why they're not — and explain the tactics they've used to hang tough.October 26, 2013

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Surviving_Tough_Times.html

How should wood-shop employers deal with the issues raised by employees who smoke? The question leads to a lively debate. December 2, 2006

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Smoking_Policies_for_Wood_Shops.html

With a nod toward David Letterman, pros discuss their least-best moments. January 24, 2005

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Stupid_Woodworker_Tricks.html

It's good for society when young people gain skills. But the rules for apprentices are the same as for employees, and the management problem is not trivial. April 8, 2013

Article Link: https://woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Taking_on_an_Apprentice.html