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We face countless distractions at work — our phones going off, chats popping up, coworkers dropping by. If we’re especially distractable (or our neighbors are particularly loud), loud gum chewing, the tapping of fingers, or heavy sighs might also break our concentration. Despite this, more and more offices are moving to open floor plans, to…

There are very few people who actually enjoy attending meetings. Even though they’re often designed to help a team work collaboratively, map out important strategies, and execute ideas — which are all good things — they can often veer into time-wasting territory. Indeed, the National Statistics Council reports that almost 40% of employee time is…

Unfortunately, over 2 million people die every year in the United States. These can be extremely difficult times for family members, friends, and even entire communities. If a relative of your own as passed away, it might be your responsibility to plan the funeral service.   There are a few important steps to planning a…

In today’s society, where far too many people have the need for speed, there’s an increased need for speed bumps. Speed bumps play a crucial role in keeping people safe, both drivers and pedestrians. Unfortunately, business owners often think that speed bumps are only meant for roads or heavy-traffic areas. But concrete speed bumps can…

The history of commercial real estate has seen offices spaces fluctuate greatly throughout the past century. Building construction companies have gone from building grey boxes filled with smaller grey boxes to sprawling corporate metropolises (we’re looking at you, Facebook) all in the name of changing views on workplace productivity. The value of private office construction…

Over 55.1% of the world’s population has access to the Internet. Though it provides a number of uses, from research to news access, humanity seems to favor one thing above all else: social media. Whether they’re posting pictures to Instagram of their beyond-belief vacation or tweeting about what they had for lunch (memes included), people…

It’s no secret co-op marketing can be beneficial for both distributors and retail businesses because it allows for greater marketing experiences at half the cost. But how can you make the most out of your co-op marketing experience? If you’re looking to capture greater value through your co-op marketing funds, consider the following strategies for…

In 2017, the U.S. paving industry brought in $38 billion and employed 284,626 people across 195,603 businesses.   If you’re in charge of overseeing a commercial parking lot, it’s your responsibility to not only ensure proper installation of the pavement, but make sure it is repaved and efficiently maintained year after year. From parking striping…