Tension in the workplace can torpedo even the most successful companies. Here are expert suggestions for resolving the most common scenarios. Workplace conflict creates emotional stress for employees, politicizes the…
Author: Mary Jo Martin
Small Spaces Are Big
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Spotlight on SPECTRA
Headquartered in Ontario, the SPECTRA buying group has a significant amount of membership from the contiguous U.S. as well as Canada. By Mary Jo Martin [dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormed in 2007, SPECTRA’s objective…
The LED Revolution
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Measurable Growth
It’s no secret that the expectations of today’s consumers are changing dramatically. To remain competitive, showrooms must “up” their service and support levels to match. Like many progressive lighting retailers,…
Finding New Customers
Industry pros share top tips for expanding your client reach and increasing foot traffic. [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#d33030″]T[/dropcap]argeting your marketing to sell to customers of all ages and needs…
Strength in Numbers: LPG
Up Close With Luxury Products Group Luxury Products Group (LPG) was launched in 2010 as a spinoff of Omni (now IMARK). Many of the traditional plumbing wholesale members of Omni…
Strength in Numbers: Lighting One
Buying groups aren’t just about purchasing volume anymore. The advantages for members have broadened to include marketing programs, business services, and recruiting tools. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Lighting…
Growing Your Business
Lighting showrooms that have expanded into product categories and services beyond lighting share their success stories. [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen homeowners want to change up their look, it often means selecting a new…
Building Bonds Between Showrooms & Designers
How lighting showrooms can become indispensable to interior designers. By Mary Jo Martin [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#2432f2″]T[/dropcap]he value that lighting showrooms provide designers has been a very hot…
