, Ground Wires Blog

Reap the Benefits of Outsourcing Manufacturing in the U.S.

Outsourcing manufacturing in the U.S. continues to show many signs of steady growth. For example, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), American manufacturing contributed $2.33 TRILLION to the U.S. economy during 1st…
, Ground Wires Blog

19 Tips on the Art of Building Trust (Plus a Bonus Tip from Warren Buffett)

As an eager student of life, I long for the knowledge and tools to further myself in the Art of Building Trust.Building Trust plays a critical role with any relationship. Trust is based on truth. It is human nature that we all…
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When a Mistake Occurs at Your Business, “It’s Never the Employee”

It’s Never the Employee. In other words, it is NEVER the employee’s fault. Are you thinking to yourself, What on earth are you talking about that "it's NEVER THE EMPLOYEE?" How can it NEVER be the employee when a mistake occurs within…
, Ground Wires Blog

Hey Manufacturer, Let’s Scale Your Proprietary Process with eCommerce

,
Scale Your Proprietary Process! How?  With eCommerce.  Let's discuss further.  eCommerce Answers the CallYes indeed, eCommerce allows you to Scale Your Proprietary Process. However, before we discuss eCommerce, let's take a look…
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Onshoring Custom Manufacturing in the U.S. is on the Rise

  Falconer Electronics Inc. is seeing a strong upward trend in onshoring custom manufacturing. As a United States based contract manufacturer for over 30 years, we have witnessed many ups and downs in manufacturing. Recently, it seems…
, Ground Wires Blog

The Cons of Doing Business with Foreign Countries

An American business purchasing products from foreign countries certainly creates many challenges. When working with a foreign company there can be some difficulty with achieving a positive final outcome. A few issues that can arise include:Misunderstandings…
, Ground Wires Blog

The History of Electric Motors: Dating Back to the 1830’s

The History of Electric Motors While we know that electricity is a natural phenomenon and that the history of electricity shows us ancient civilizations were aware of it, for more than 400 years humans have been researching, documenting, and…
, Ground Wires Blog

The Reshoring Initiative Stresses the “Return-Manufacturing-Home” Message

The Reshoring Initiative! If you are a U.S. Manufacturer, the words "Reshoring Initiative" brings music to your ears.  For example, reshoring certainly looks to play a critical role moving forward following COVID-19 pandemic.  Especially…
, Ground Wires Blog

American Made: Understanding “All or Virtually All”

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Many small manufacturers in the U.S. struggle to determine if the product that they assemble, manufacture or produce truly qualifies for the labels "Made in USA" or "American Made".Complying with American Made Standards The world is shrinking…
, Ground Wires Blog

Hey Manufacturers, Being the “Best Kept Secret” is No Longer an Option 

"We prided ourselves as being the "Best Kept Secret" for decades. However, the internet changed everything. Now what?" Unfortunately, I kept hearing this comment over and over from manufacturers. Especially from custom manufacturers. Many…
, Ground Wires Blog

The Definition of Entrepreneurtude: “Do Whatever It Takes”

 Entrepreneurtude?  Huh? What is Entreprenuertude?  So glad you asked.  We hear about entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, as well as having an entrepreneurial spirit.  Actually, how do you define entrepreneurship?  The godfather of…
, Ground Wires Blog

Options for Selling “Manufacturer Direct”…..to NOT Consider

"Manufacturer Direct"! It certainly has a nice ring to it, right? As a manufacturer looking to diversify, many exciting options exist for you to consider.  Especially when it comes to selling direct to end-users or consumers.  However,…
, Ground Wires Blog

Reap the Benefits of Outsourcing Manufacturing in the U.S.

Outsourcing manufacturing in the U.S. continues to show many signs of steady growth. For example, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), American manufacturing contributed $2.33 TRILLION to the U.S. economy during 1st…
, Ground Wires Blog

19 Tips on the Art of Building Trust (Plus a Bonus Tip from Warren Buffett)

As an eager student of life, I long for the knowledge and tools to further myself in the Art of Building Trust.Building Trust plays a critical role with any relationship. Trust is based on truth. It is human nature that we all…
, Ground Wires Blog

When a Mistake Occurs at Your Business, “It’s Never the Employee”

It’s Never the Employee. In other words, it is NEVER the employee’s fault. Are you thinking to yourself, What on earth are you talking about that "it's NEVER THE EMPLOYEE?" How can it NEVER be the employee when a mistake occurs within…
, Ground Wires Blog

Hey Manufacturer, Let’s Scale Your Proprietary Process with eCommerce

,
Scale Your Proprietary Process! How?  With eCommerce.  Let's discuss further.  eCommerce Answers the CallYes indeed, eCommerce allows you to Scale Your Proprietary Process. However, before we discuss eCommerce, let's take a look…
, Ground Wires Blog

Onshoring Custom Manufacturing in the U.S. is on the Rise

  Falconer Electronics Inc. is seeing a strong upward trend in onshoring custom manufacturing. As a United States based contract manufacturer for over 30 years, we have witnessed many ups and downs in manufacturing. Recently, it seems…
, Ground Wires Blog

The Cons of Doing Business with Foreign Countries

An American business purchasing products from foreign countries certainly creates many challenges. When working with a foreign company there can be some difficulty with achieving a positive final outcome. A few issues that can arise include:Misunderstandings…
, Ground Wires Blog

The History of Electric Motors: Dating Back to the 1830’s

The History of Electric Motors While we know that electricity is a natural phenomenon and that the history of electricity shows us ancient civilizations were aware of it, for more than 400 years humans have been researching, documenting, and…
, Ground Wires Blog

The Reshoring Initiative Stresses the “Return-Manufacturing-Home” Message

The Reshoring Initiative! If you are a U.S. Manufacturer, the words "Reshoring Initiative" brings music to your ears.  For example, reshoring certainly looks to play a critical role moving forward following COVID-19 pandemic.  Especially…
, Ground Wires Blog

American Made: Understanding “All or Virtually All”

,
Many small manufacturers in the U.S. struggle to determine if the product that they assemble, manufacture or produce truly qualifies for the labels "Made in USA" or "American Made".Complying with American Made Standards The world is shrinking…
, Ground Wires Blog

Hey Manufacturers, Being the “Best Kept Secret” is No Longer an Option 

"We prided ourselves as being the "Best Kept Secret" for decades. However, the internet changed everything. Now what?" Unfortunately, I kept hearing this comment over and over from manufacturers. Especially from custom manufacturers. Many…
, Ground Wires Blog

The Definition of Entrepreneurtude: “Do Whatever It Takes”

 Entrepreneurtude?  Huh? What is Entreprenuertude?  So glad you asked.  We hear about entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, as well as having an entrepreneurial spirit.  Actually, how do you define entrepreneurship?  The godfather of…
, Ground Wires Blog

Options for Selling “Manufacturer Direct”…..to NOT Consider

"Manufacturer Direct"! It certainly has a nice ring to it, right? As a manufacturer looking to diversify, many exciting options exist for you to consider.  Especially when it comes to selling direct to end-users or consumers.  However,…