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American Lighting Association Free Retail Webinar Available On Demand
Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor, shared how lighting retailers can cope with coronavirus-related business closures.
9 Ways to Organize and Lift Spirits During the Coronavirus Crisis
Kerrie Kelly shares top tips for getting organized, battling boredom and reconnecting during the coronavirus pandemic.
How Important Are Healthy Home Features for Consumers?
Whether in their homes or in the community, homebuyers increasingly are seeking opportunities for healthy lifestyles where they live.
How a Designer Answered When a Retail Opportunity Knocked
Interior designer Terry Sullivan made the leap to retail with Willow Tree Design, a home decor and window treatment business.
Is Your Retail Business Healthy?
In its 2020 State of the Industry Report, STORIS shares 20 actionable strategies to help your retail establishment flourish in its 20/20 Vision Plan.
3 Interior Designers Share Client Satisfaction Insights
Expectations, transparency and credibility are key when working with clients.
IMC to Present Six-Part Design CEU Event at AmericasMart
The March 10 gathering is the first of four planned in 2020.
IDS Designer of the Year: A Decade of Interior Design Excellence
Interior Design Society Members: Enter your favorite room in the Designer of the Year Awards for visibility and credibility!
What Consumers Expect from the Retail Experience
Here's what the latest research from the National Retail Federation says about what consumers demand when it comes to areas like shipping and events.
Color is Key in Commercial Lighting Design
Inspired uses of color in Key West businesses.
2020 Houzz Study Reports Positive Sentiment Among Home Renovation Professionals
Amid growth, the 2020 Houzz U.S. State of the Industry study reveals a rise in costs of doing business.
Are You Prepared for Your Business's Half-Time
For a business owner or leader, half-time (halfway through the year) — or for a designer, halfway through a project — is very important. And by drawing on the analogy of professional sports, you can gain insights into how to approach this crucial elements of the game.
How to Create a User-Friendly Interior Designer Website
Branding and web design expert Richard Chapman shares tips and things to avoid when it comes to optimizing your digital user experience.
Meet the Furniture, Lighting & Decor Editorial Advisors: Jeff Dross, Kichler
Meet Jeff Dross, Corporate Director, Education and Industry Trends, for Kichler.
Keeping Up With Technology's Evolution in Business
What do books have to do with it? Like the book industry, technological advances are changing the way consumers research and purchase home furnishings, and we need to keep up.
Interior Design Business Coach Rides the Learning Curve
Melissa Galt turns her interior design expertise into a path for helping others grow their businesses.
3 Tips for Organizing Your Interior Design Business
If you're hoarding samples, here are some tips to help you de-clutter and get organized.
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