Let’s talk about time management. Every family business is unique unto itself. But while there are no two that are alike, that doesn’t mean there are not similarities. When I meet with a family business – whether it‘s a construction company or a furniture store – we end up having
Deliberate practice is hard. It hurts. But it works. You’re not just a furniture retailer – you’re an entrepreneur. You’re someone who worked hard to make your business a success. So, let me ask you a question: What’s the secret to getting ahead? Is it hard work, talent, brains or
Are you using yours effectively? Or are you sweeping floors? Every family business is unique unto itself. But while there are no two that are alike, that doesn’t mean there are not similarities. When I meet with a family business – whether it‘s a construction company or a furniture store
A strategic plan can help you adjust to whatever lies ahead. My wife and I were surfing TV recently when we stumbled on that old movie, “You’ve Got Mail.” Do you remember that one? Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks play Kathleen and Joe, a couple of New York singles having
Sometimes those extra years play havoc with your retail succession planning Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention produced a paper called “Death in the United States.” While this might seem to be a morbidly unusual article for the Home Furnishings Association, please bear with me because the data
In this booming economy, make sure you’re grounded by these 8 tips We’re in the midst of good times, people. Not just the furniture industry, but almost every industry across the nation and Canada are enjoying a booming economy. Sure, there are pockets where the economy and individual companies haven’t
I’ve run into so many nice family business leaders in my line of work that it got me thinking about a chicken-or-egg question. Most family business leaders I know are some of the nicest people you could ever meet. Always engaging, always willing to help. That got me thinking: Are
It’s not about the hours you put in. Top performers accept fewer tasks and then obsess over getting them right. I remember my first job out of college working at a bank. I was processing loans along with two or three other people. Unlike those people, though, when five o’clock
…has your estate plan changed with it? We recently celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. King’s name is synonymous with grace under pressure, a wish for a peaceful resolution of differences and strength of character. But two years ago, King’s birthday was marred by ugly headlines surrounding his family’s
More important, what should they do? At a peer group meeting of eight successful construction industry CEOs years ago, the members began discussing how to get the most out of an industry standard software package. One CEO asked another a question about how to key in data to produce a
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) has announced that Peter Theran will be its next Chief Executive Officer effective September 1,
In a business where visual storytelling is everything, furniture retailers and manufacturers are increasingly turning to AI image generation to
HFA’s newest Solution Partner, Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery, has spent decades perfecting the art of moving furniture. What started as
Turning Store Insights into Smarter Decisions In retail, instinct has long guided decision-making: what to stock, when to advertise, and
In the dynamic world of home furnishings retail, effective leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s critical to success. Whether running a
Smart Buying Strategies for Better Inventory Decisions Making the right inventory decisions can be the difference between record sales and costly overstocks. This session
Smarter Media Strategies for Furniture Retailers In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly
Retail SEO is evolving fast. With AI-driven search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) reshaping how consumers discover products, retailers must
Retailer-to-Retailer Roundtable: Back-End Operations Exclusive for HFA Members Looking for a place to connect with like-minded retailers, share challenges, and
