Business

Walnut lumber prices dropped 8% this month according to the Hardwood Market Report, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Industry experts attribute the drop to...

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware will open three new retail locations this spring, expanding their footprint in the Midwest. New stores are planned for Madison, Wisconsin;...

The Fine Woodworking Show announced dates for its 2026 tour, with stops in seven major cities across the United States. The show kicks off in...

Stanley Black & Decker announced today that their popular DeWalt 20V MAX line will see price reductions of up to 15% starting next month. The...

Why Your Material Supplier Is a Business Partner When a client needs a table by Christmas and you’re three weeks behind, your lumber supplier can...

Cutting Your Material Costs by Buying Smarter The walnut you pay $12/board foot at the lumber yard might cost $4-6/board foot direct from a sawmill....

Turning Dead Money Into Working Capital Walk through your shop right now. Look at the racks of lumber, the stacks of sheet goods, the drawers...

Record Keeping That Withstands Scrutiny When the IRS sends an audit notice—and eventually many small businesses receive one—the difference between a minor inconvenience and a...

Choosing the Right Business Structure for Tax Efficiency When you started woodworking professionally, business structure was probably the last thing on your mind. Most makers...

Protecting Your Woodworking Business from Catastrophic Risk A table saw kickback sends a piece of maple through a customer’s window during an open shop demonstration....