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Business & Technology

From self-cleaning and self-repairing to bendable and glowing, concrete is constantly evolving, regularly bringing technologically improved products to market.

Diving Into Decorative Concrete Commercial Projects

Business & Technology Concrete Placing Vol. 7 No. 5 - August 2007 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Thousands of contractors use decorative concrete in commercial projects because it is attractive, durable, affordable and easy to maintain. This article is about the explosion in commercial decorative work and how it may benefit your company

Pros and Cons of Specializing in Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Vol. 7 No. 6 - September/October 2007 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

I have to guess some, maybe even most, of Concrete Decor’s readers enjoy the benefits of the decorative business as only a part of their contracting services. You may very well be one of the many who are wondering if you should make the leap to specialize in decorative work full time or simply offer it as one of many services.

Challenges of Working with Concrete in the Winter

Business & Technology Concrete Placing Vol. 7 No. 6 - September/October 2007 by Sue Poremba Comments are Disabled

If you live above the Mason-Dixon line, chances are your winter months are cold and snowy. It’s great weather for skiing, but not so much for those who work with concrete.

The Questions You Should Ask When Considering Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Vol. 8 No. 1 - February 2008 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

There is nothing more stressful than deciding on the best path for your business. Making the right decision at the right time is very important in growing and in perfecting the decorative craft. I had to answer each of the questions below at some point in my decorative journey and I’m guessing so will you.

Dying for Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Safety Vol. 8 No. 2 - March/April 2008 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

There is not a comforting way to say the word “cancer.” Even in this day of strong chances of recovery and survival, it is a word that gets our attention every time. Although the products we use turn normal concrete into extraordinary works of art, some of those products are carcinogenic. Are you taking the proper measures to be safe?

Communicating Standards Through Industry Specifications

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Vol. 8 No. 3 - May 2008 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

Too often we take the written word as gospel, but is that truly smart? Do we know what, or who, stands behind the words we read? After all, paper will not refuse ink. Our industry is growing, and as the industry grows, so do the misrepresentations and misunderstandings.

Teaching Maintenance to Your Customers is Key

Concrete Coatings Concrete Maintenance Business & Technology Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 8 No. 4 - June/July 2008 by Mike Dawson Comments are Disabled

From presale to reseal, educating customers in how to maintain their decorative concrete is a lengthy process.

Protecting Your Business in Today’s Market

Business & Technology Vol. 8 No. 4 - June/July 2008 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Unless you are willing to go door to door and give each potential customer a hug of reassurance, you must be willing to adapt and weather the craziness. The bottom line in what we do in decorative concrete requires folks to spend and invest in their properties.

Finding and Keeping Quality Employees

Business & Technology Vol. 8 No. 4 - June/July 2008 by Frederick Jerant Comments are Disabled

Unless you can handle every decorative concrete job yourself, a skilled, reliable crew is one of the keys to staying in business.

Concrete Decor talked to several business owners and got some great advice about effective ways to train and keep a crew.

Building Your Knowledge Bank Leads to Success in Decorative Concrete

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 8 No. 6 - September/October 2008 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

In today’s economy, it is even more important to make an investment in the bank. In this case I’m not referring to money in the bank, though that is important. I’m referring to knowledge in your brain bank.