Bruce Hackett Concrete Decor

Author: Bruce Hackett

Manufacturer Profile: Rafco Products, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Vol. 4 No. 4 - August/September 2004 Special Features by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

In 1971, Robert Freis was working as a buyer for a California building supply company when a customer asked to buy a set of aluminum stamps for a concrete design application.

Manufacturer Profile: Super-Krete International Inc. El Cajon, Calif.

Vol. 4 No. 3 - June/July 2004 Special Features by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

Started 25 years ago and specializing in tennis courts construction, Super-Krete went on to develop Liquid Concentrate, a coating product designed to withstand the test of time and last through extreme weather conditions.

Concrete Industry Training Puts Your Company Ahead of the Pack

Vol. 4 No. 2 - April/May 2004 Training & Education by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

With the rise in popularity of decorative concrete, quality training and education has become of the utmost importance. Concrete training institutes are springing up around the country, and have become an essential piece of the puzzle to help your company rise above your competition.

Health and Safety Precautions While Working with Dry Portland Cement

Vol. 3 No. 6 - December/January 2004 Safety by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

Masks, gloves and goggles protect your body from the damaging effects of concrete dust and chemicals used in beautifying concrete.

Manufacturer Profile: Custom Rock International

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Vertical & Carved Concrete by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

When decorative concrete is mentioned, typically we’re referring to the booming market in flat concrete. However, there are additional, more specialized niches in the decorative concrete arena: simulated rock formations, typically found in zoos, theme parks and more. Check out some examples in this article.

Richard Smith Custom Concrete, West Hills, Calif.

Vol. 2 No. 2 - April/May 2002 Featured Contractor by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

Rick Smith, owner and presidentof Richard Smith Custom Concrete of West Hills, California, subscribes to a business maxim that he believes is crucial to the success of any contractor business, or, in fact, any business: Do more listening and less talking.

Long Range Planning: A Challenging but Essential Task for Business Owners

Vol. 2 No. 1 - February/March 2002 Business & Technology by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

Preparing for one, two or ten years down the road is equally important as your plans for today, tomorrow, or next week’s jobs.

Sales and Marketing Techniques for Decorative Concrete Contractors

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Business & Technology by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

Learning the necessary skills required for this type of concrete work produces high-quality results! Concrete Decor shares some. It’s one of the truest and simplest maxims in the world of business: You won’t be successful if people don’t know about you.