Let’s face it. As much as we’re told not to judge a book by its cover, we all do. Right or wrong, this is true for people and for businesses. First impressions shape customer perception and impact loyalty. Not exactly [...]

When it comes to hiring a commercial contractor, trust and security are paramount. Your store and office locations not only contain valuable property and IP, but your customers and therefor your reputation could be exposed as well if you operate [...]

Your business is booming. You’ve spent years focused on building it’s success. As a result customers will forgive many mistakes and overlook off-days. But if they see a rat scurrying across your floors, you’ve lost them for life. Aside from [...]

AI has been the hot-topic for the past year, and with good reason. Open Linked In or Twitter and you’ll find thousands of incredible use cases, from designers creating entire websites and apps using only AI, to the way its [...]

When it comes to construction project management, communication is key. Without effective communication between the different parties involved in the project—including builders, subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and clients—projects can easily become derailed. We’ve distilled 15 years of successfully building a [...]

As a warehouse manager in Canada, your success is tied to keeping your facility in top form. This fact is being amplified by the sharp rise in warehouse value, cost and availability we’re currently experiencing. With that in mind you [...]

If you own a retail business, you know how important it is to keep your customers happy. But there’s a balancing act between delivering the kind of great shopping experience that generates sales, while being able contain costs to a [...]

They say change is the only constant. We agree. The last few years have shown that the future is never certain. The best antidote to uncertainty is preparation. Technology and systems are at the forefront of any discussion about change [...]

Our watch words are “Building Success Through Service”. This statement is one that we’ve lived by here at Dogwood for many years, but as with all guidance statements it’s only as meaningful the actions that follow from it. For us, [...]

If we told you that it’s better to get the oil changed in your car than it is to let your engine burn out and break down, you wouldn't disagree. The cost of an oil change is nothing compared to a new engine. Maintenance [...]

Steady business growth is always the goal. But “bigger” is never “easier”. As your company grows the challenges grow with it. Concerns that were tough when you had only a couple of stores to deal with can become daunting when [...]

This October marks our 15th year in business. Time has flown by and it’s hard to believe it’s been this long. We’re grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey. Time has brought lessons, too. Some easy. Others [...]