Can downtime be good for a young woodworking professional?
Maximize your downtime to reinvigorate yourself and your business.
By
Matt Buell,
April 3, 2024 | 8:55 am CDT
Handling challenging work
It’s not a matter of if but when you will face challenges that test your mettle.
By
Matt Buell,
March 6, 2024 | 2:19 pm CST
Logistics of buying wood and supplies
Consider time, costs, and availability when you replenish consumables.
By
Matt Buell,
February 6, 2024 | 9:25 am CST
Entering contests and competitions: What’s in it for you?
Matt Buell makes the pitch that entering contests is good for young wood professionals.
By
Matt Buell,
January 3, 2024 | 10:27 am CST
Dealing with a backlog
Too much work in the pipeline can negatively affect your cash flow, mental health, and client relations.
By
Matt Buell,
November 30, 2023 | 9:48 am CST
There’s nothing wrong with asking for help
Learn when, where, why and how to ask for help to make your business successful.
By
Matt Buell,
November 9, 2023 | 4:48 pm CST
Smoother client relations
Matt Buell shares some tips to keeping your customers happy and your growing business on track.
By
Matt Buell,
October 2, 2023 | 3:39 pm CDT
Should you shut down production temporarily?
Sometimes it can be more efficient and profitable to put work aside for other tasks.
By
Matt Buell,
September 7, 2023 | 8:39 am CDT
Taking the long view
Set goals and make decisions with the longevity of your business the highest priority.
By
Matt Buell,
August 16, 2023 | 1:44 pm CDT
Tools, techniques, and time
Matt Buell talks about the design process for custom woodwork from a business perspective.
By
Matt Buell,
July 5, 2023 | 3:59 pm CDT
