June - 2017
We See Color DifferentThe eyes have it: men do see things differently than women. There is some science involved and color is one aspect that proves the theory.
The
May - 2017
Black & BlueThis Fun Stuff is more educational than usual so science and color nerds…get the party started. We are going from black to blue. In fact, these are
3 Ways to Lower Insurance PremiumsMany business executives believe insurance brokers have control over the quotes they provide, but that’s not the case. Insurance carriers control the
Skilled Workers, Degree RequiredWhen the German engineering company Siemens Energy opened a gas turbine production plant in Charlotte, N.C., some 10,000 people showed up at a job fair
Making Color in Early AmericaUntil the mid-1800s, all dyes came from natural sources, such as insects, roots, or minerals. Producing them was difficult and expensive.
In 1856,
April - 2017
Wanted: A Harvard for Skilled JobsIn a new book, There Is Life After College, Jeff Selingo explores why students struggle to launch into a career after college and how they can better
The History of Color Science In the 1660s, English physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton began a series of experiments with sunlight and prisms. He demonstrated that clear
2017 Insurance Cost ForecastWhat does the future hold for commercial insurance buyers in 2017?
The insurance industry’s surplus is currently at an all-time high—increasing
How to Pay YourselfFrom bills and expenses to payroll and taxes, small business owners pay a lot. But how do you pay the person at the top? The right answer is more than
Behr’s Community Project Alliance Behr and Kilz products, while always competitively priced at The Home Depot, may be offered to members of U.S. Communities through a special program of
March - 2017
Solving the Manager vs. Leader DilemmaIt is often said that not all good managers are good leaders, neither are all good leaders good managers. The business world kind of kept peace with this
Why Painting Companies Go UnderIt really is the same question for everyone: Why do Small Businesses Fail?
If it was easy to start and run a successful small business, just about
The Solution Isn’t Just MoneyThe vast majority of contractors are having a hard time finding workers, including project managers. While offering competitive salaries is important,
A New Dimension in Color & FinishBenjamin Moore revealed CENTURY – a new dimension in paint that builds upon the brand’s legacy of craftsmanship, precision and beauty. Formulated
February - 2017
2017 Tech PredictionsWhen Star Trek debuted 50 years ago, who would have thought the technology employed on the Starship Enterprise would one day be used on construction jobsites.
7 Tips for Training MillennialsIn the August issue of Paint & Decorating Retailer magazine, columnist Jan Niehaus touches on the increasingly relevant issue of training millennials.