BUILDERS' FLOORS & INTERIORS was sent this article about Owning a Small Business from USA TODAY.

Walter Graves Installer and Gwen Christensen of Builders' Floors

The article speaks to the following: *Embrace Change and be flexible *Be Positive *Treat employees well *Don't be overly dependent on one customer *Talk to your Vendors *Do it Your Way *Develop and maintain good credit *Reduce your commute *Get things in writing *Establish personal savings *Get a good banking relationship *Get involved in your industry *Develop a business plan Read the full article at the site above. It takes a combination of things to develop a business and maintain it over the long haul.>Builders' Floors & Interiors has strives to include all the ingredients in making a strong and viable company for our Floor covering customers!   Lessons learned from 25 years as an entrepreneur - USATODAY.com