Business name: Cascade Furniture.
Owner: Jon Wright.
Address: 3017 N.E. 112th Ave.
What the business does: Sells furniture and accessories for the bedroom, living room, dining room and office. The store also offers interior design services.
How has the economy affected your business: Jon Wright said in the past year the traffic to his store increased, but customers are very careful when making purchases so it is harder to make the sale.
Greatest challenge: Wright said he has to sell twice as much as he used to in order to make the same profit because imports have pushed prices down and cut into margins. He also has to compete with customers shopping in Oregon to avoid paying sales tax.
What’s ahead: Wright is increasing his advertising and showcasing new products. He will continue to focus on in-home design services with his staff of design professionals.
