CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 28, 2016

If your business is in need of office equipment, computer software or perhaps an HVAC system, the purchase you make today could provide you with a tax break tomorrow — or, more specifically, when you’re ready to file your 2016 taxes. And, beginning in 2016, it adds air conditioning and heating units to the list. Expensing your buys.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 1, 2016

A lengthy discussion was held regarding proposed standards for Thin Tile or Panels in Draft Format for Gauged Porcelain Tile & Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs A137.3 & A108.19. These products are considered to be tiles or panels over the size of one square meter. © 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 26, 2016

The 2016 CTDA PROFIT Survey provides two key sets of numbers that you can’t get anywhere else: 1. The Deadline is April 30, 2016! © 2000-2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. © 2000-2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. To access the survey, click here. All Rights Reserved.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 4, 2016

During the remainder of 2016, we will be preparing three white papers: Financial Benchmarking – Guidelines for associations on how to reverse the trend of declining participation for this key service. © 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. Bldg C-312, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 P: 630.545.9415 F: 630.790.3095.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 6, 2016

© 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. Bldg C-312, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 P: 630.545.9415 F: 630.790.3095. Establish a foundation. If you’re trying to build the foundation for a healthy, long-lived business, focus on these three keys. All Rights Reserved. 800 Roosevelt Rd.,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

© 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. Bldg C-312, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 P: 630.545.9415 F: 630.790.3095. Always be prepared to “pivot” — or update your plan on the fly — should a market opportunity develop. Back to CTDA This Week. All Rights Reserved. 800 Roosevelt Rd.,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 21, 2016

© 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. Bldg C-312, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 P: 630.545.9415 F: 630.790.3095. Properly training and preparing your successor is immensely important if you want to truly leave your company in good hands. However, this is just one aspect of succession planning. All Rights Reserved.

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MAY 5, 2016

© 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. Bldg C-312, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 P: 630.545.9415 F: 630.790.3095. Unfortunately, we are not optimistic that these Congressional initiatives will influence upcoming DoL action. We will continue to keep you apprised of the situation as this rule moves forward.

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