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How Volunteering Can Help Your Retail Business

Community engagement and employee volunteering don’t cost much, but can have a significant impact on your town and your business. By utilizing existing resources, you can benefit others who need assistance at a minimal expense.

Volunteering at local events like this supply drive has helped bring awareness to our business.

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White Oak, Light Stains Take Over British Columbia

White oak with warm, light stains is the latest trend in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.

White oak installed by Okanagan Hardwood Flooring in British Columbia.

Three AI Marketing Strategies

As AI advances, more businesses are adopting the technology to automate tasks and enhance their operations. Ian Cheadle, the owner of Dayton Hardwood Co. in Oakwood, Ohio, utilizes the AI chatbot Grok to enhance his marketing efforts.

Legal Strategies to Avoid Project Delay Disputes

Schedules and completion dates are important aspects of construction projects. Unfortunately, factors outside of our control can make completing the work on time not possible. Here are some legal strategies to avoid delay disputes.

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From a Summer Bowling Lane Job to My Own Laser

When Jason Vivash headed to university, his roommates worked for a guy refinishing bowling alleys all summer—and he had no idea that would lead to such an involved career producing his own custom wood floors.

I went from being anti-laser to having a full fine woodworking shop including a new laser-cutting machine.

Check Out These Stories From Wood Floor Pros Who Persevered

The road to being a successful wood flooring pro is often filled with obstacles and challenges, but these pros persevered. Read the stories they shared:

Readers Respond: What’s Another Job You Tried Before Wood Flooring?

WFB asked followers on Facebook and Instagram what’s another career/job they tried before becoming a wood flooring pro. Here’s what they said:

The Personal Connection: How Do You Make Clients Feel?

As hardwood floor pros, we are always striving to use the best products, the latest gear and the newest tech we can get our hands on, but what actually keeps every one of us in business?

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Readers Respond: What is Your Minimum Dollar Amount To Do a Job?

WFB asked its followers on Facebook and Instagram what their minimum dollar amount is to do a job. Here’s what they said:

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Readers Respond: What’s the Top Mistake People Make When Doing Maintenance on Their Wood Floors?

WFB asked its followers on Facebook and Instagram what the top mistake people make when doing maintenance on their wood floors is. Here’s what they said:

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Time to Vote: Choose the Funniest Caption for ‘Sporty Guy’

WFB rounded up some of the funniest caption contest submissions for this image, and now it’s time for you to pick the winner.

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WFB Wood Flooring State of the Industry 2025

The editors of Wood Floor Business again collected responses from wood flooring manufacturers, distributors, retailers and contractors—see what they had to say about how business did in 2024 and what they saw coming for 2025.

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Resource Book

Looking for a specific product or a company? Wood Floor Business has the only comprehensive database of the industry.

Podcasts

All Things Wood Floor, created by Wood Floor Business magazine, talks to interesting wood flooring pros to share knowledge, stories and tips on everything to do with wood flooring, from installation, sanding and finishing to business management.