Cultivating Candor: If you can get past the senseless stigma that surrounds saying three little words, you can achieve new heights in innovation and productivity. By Anthony Noel - July 2000

Family Business Starts with the Harvest: Working in different areas of the country, two brothers-in-law prosper as woodworking partners, sharing lumber from the family farm. - February 2002

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Casework Specialties combines good business practices with the ability to deliver complicated and unusual pieces. - August

Finding Success: A North Carolina architectural woodworking firm focuses on big-ticket projects. - May

Special Section — Niche Markets

Embracing Change: Change is inevitable. But that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. — March 2000

Owners Breathe New Life into an Old Company: After buying a cabinet shop in Florida, a husband-and-wife team have opened up a new market, emphasizing design and function in custom-built cabinetry. - Feb. 2001

Starting from Scratch: Whether it is a monster millwork project or a new segment of his business, James Stidham of Corbin, KY's Stidham Cabinet Inc. is no stranger to starting anew.

Glazes: Adding Art to Finishes: An easy glazing technique enables you to create unique patterns and designs. - November

Craftsmen Contribute to 'World Piece' Many trades, including CF Cabinetry of Denver, CO, were involved in the creation of a globe table. The project won the design portfolio award for specialty products.