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Retail, Design Experts Share 2022 Business Focus Tips

In what has been yet another unprecedented year of twists and turns, we’ve had to pay closer attention to the details of our businesses. Business in the home furnishings industry has been and…
Charles Pavarini III has leveraged his respected interior design brand to do more. He’s written a book, and he has entered product design partnerships with Alora Lighting (above), Samad for rugs, and Swaim for furniture.
Charles Pavarini III has leveraged his respected interior design brand to do more. He’s written a book, and he has entered product design partnerships with Alora Lighting (above), Samad for rugs, and Swaim for furniture.

Taking Your Brand to the Next Level

In today’s digital economy, we know that data and metrics are king and queen. How do we, then, measure the success of any marketing, branding or business development endeavor? Increased revenue?…
ALA virtual symposium
The ALA virtual symposium will take place Nov. 1-4.

ALA Reveals Topics for November Virtual Symposium

The American Lighting Association (ALA) invites everyone in the lighting industry to a free Virtual Symposium, Nov. 1-4, sponsored by ALA-member companies. The event features renowned speakers on…
Phillips Collection's hybrid event, “Live from HPMKT with Mark Phillips & Barrie Livingstone on Navigating Luxury”
Phillips Collection's hybrid event, “Live from HPMKT with Mark Phillips & Barrie Livingstone on Navigating Luxury”

Phillips Collection Market & Events Schedule for Fall HPMKT

Phillips Collection shares their marketing schedule for Fall High Point Market with events focused on social engagement, supporting sustainability and connection within the design, trade &…
Design Coaching Center, LuAnn Nigara, Systems and Processes
In these case studies, LuAnn Nigara illustrates how systems and process can be a game changer in an interior design business.

Can Establishing Processes Up Your Interior Design Game?

LuAnn Nigara shares the accomplishments of some of our colleagues — colleagues who have drawn the line in the sand, taken the time out of their work day, week after week and month after month to…
Women in Lighting, Mentor Matching Program
Thursday, Sept. 30, is the last day for Women in Lighting to sign up for Mentors.

Women in Lighting: Find a Mentor Match Before This Week's Deadline

All women in the lighting industry are invited to participate in the fifth round of the American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Mentor Matching Program. Launched in 2020, this program pairs…
Image by Csaba Nagy from Pixabay
Image by Csaba Nagy from Pixabay

Leviton Introduces Podcast Series for Electrical Contractors

Leviton announced the launch of its new Contractor Connect Podcast Series which discusses pertinent topics, products and news within the electrical contracting industry, along with new Leviton…

WithIt Taps Amber De La Garza as Keynote for Virtual Education Brunch

WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, announces that their fall virtual education event, sponsored by Myriad Software, will feature productivity…

American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Launches Leadership Institute at High Point University

The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame announces the launch of its Home Furnishings Leadership Institute at High Point University on February 20 to 24, 2022. Each year, 25 emerging leaders will…
Image by Bob Dmyt from Pixabay
Image by Bob Dmyt from Pixabay

How is Your Support System?

Industry associations, buying groups, Facebook groups, business coaches and more. There’s no shortage of support systems in the home furnishings industry, whatever your role. The question is: Are you…
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