Carpet tiles in the office
by Catherine Woods - Friday, 15th February 2008
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Controller David Handscomb tells us how this carpet tile manufacturer is coping with business confidence issues in the midst of the global credit crunch, how the company plans to keep business booming by increasing its customer base, and the business’ vision to sell beyond the confines of office space.
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