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68 • MARCH 2014 • WORLD FENCE NEWS • The majority of fence customers would prefer a fair but higher price, rather than a bargain basement price where the installer would be forced to cut corners to recoup his losses, said World Fence News contributing editor Herb Borner. He also presented some tips on sharpening bids to arrive at a fair, but not necessarily the lowest, price. • The metric conversion ball was rolling in the United States and fence contractors were just one of the groups being urged to begin gearing up for the changeover, according to an official of the National Institute of Building Sci- ences, headquartered in Washington, D.C. • While most business people are aware of the need for saving money whenever they can, they often don't stop to realize that there are items right under their noses that can be money savers. World Fence News contribut- ing editor Jim Lucci illustrated some likely places to start looking for "lost business dollars." March 1999 Here are some articles and items that were being covered in the March 1999 issue of World Fence News, 15 years ago this month. • The cover for March showed the rustic beauty of a Red Cedar two-rail fence and gate which set off a Federal- style home. The fence was manufactured by Idaho Cedar Sales, located in Troy, Idaho. Photo was courtesy Idaho Cedar Sales. • Safety alert: General principles for keeping animals off of airport run- ways. • An article urged everyone to be sure they are up-to-date on first aid safety. • Don't let improper use of voice mail rob your business of the "human" touch, urged WFN contributing editor Jim Lucci. • Improving profits and increasing growth and efficiency are keys to busi- ness prosperity, according to one busi- ness expert. • An article focused on tigers in the middle of Tennessee, and the fence that was required to keep them con- tained. • The "best" method of sighting fence posts is matter of opinion, by WFN contributing editor Herb Borner. • An article detailed the reasons why parents want their children to suc- ceed them in the family business. • A company urged safety when installing high tensile wire fencing. • Another article detailed eight ways that employers can help lower their workers' compensation premi- ums. • Construction estimator Steve Saucerman presented some "bonding basics." • Linda Leigh Francis presented ways to "keep your company legal." March 2004 Here are some articles and topics that were being covered in the March 2004 issue of World Fence News, 10 years ago this month. • The cover for March showed a completed fence job in an upscale sub- division in Colorado where the devel- oper demanded the classic look of traditional estate-style fencing, but without the associated high mainte- nance requirements of wrought iron. The developer chose the Prestige brand from Bufftech for the mainte- nance-free aspect of the fencing. Pho- tos courtesy Bufftech. Stories that ran in this issue: • Trade association provides cen- tral voice for Western roundwood pro- ducers. • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues guidelines for fencing and gates in order to increase airport security. • Jim Lucci explained how ASTM International voluntary standards af- fect your business. • Don't make the same old mis- takes in 2004!, by Henry Goudreau. • How to properly motivate your employees, by Tom Luby. • Steps for writing sales-winning business proposals, by Dawn Joseph- son. • The problem with competitive bids, part 2, by Steve Saucerman. • Putting a lid on workers' comp costs, by Phillip Perry. • The seven mistakes leaders make, by Joanne Sujansky. • Web presence for the average company is within reach, by Julles Berky. • How you can proect electric fences from lightning and surges, by Ken Smith. March 1999 cover Through the years with WFN POST & RAIL FENCE EQUIPMENT • Tenoners • Dowelers • Pointers • Domers • Gang Drills • Sanders • Chopsaws • Peelers Dyna Products 6228 60th Ave. • Evart, MI 49631 888-820-3962 VC-04 Portable Dowell/Tenon Cutter March 2004 cover World Fence News 6101 W. Courtyard Dr., Bldg. 3, Suite 115 Austin, Texas 78730 Phone 1-800-231-0275 PETE AND JAKE CARTOON IDEAS WANTED! World Fence News is always looking for fresh ideas for Pete and Jake, and we welcome contributions from our readers! If you have experiences that you feel would make a funny cartoon, please send them in. All readers whose ideas are used receive full editorial credit!