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ISFD Innovation + Design Competition Opens Entries
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) is pleased to announce that the INNOVATION + DESIGN 2021 competition and exhibition is accepting entries now through June 30th. This is a…
March Retail Sales See Strong Rebound
Retail sales rebounded with huge gains in March as government checks fattened consumers’ bank accounts and more vaccination against COVID-19 made it easier for shoppers to get out of the house and…
Attracting Your Ideal Interior Design Client
Identifying your hot and buying ideal client is the fast path to design success. You can stop spinning your wheels trying to be all things to everyone and focus on those clients you enjoy the most.…
Gail Doby Shares Business Strategies in New Book for Designers
Gail Doby, Co-founder and Chief Vision Officer, of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting, has written a new book that shares many of the secrets and strategies she has used when coaching interior…
How Will Business Change After the Pandemic?
As we’re closing this issue, I’m getting ready for my first COVID-19 vaccine. The thought of finally being somewhat protected from this virus after a year of hunkering down has allowed me to start…
WithIt Launches Industry Book Club, Networking Platform
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries, has leveraged its networking capabilities on the Mighty Network platform.
“The Mighty Network is a cross…
7 Questions That Need a ‘Yes’ to Close More Retail Sales
If you work in retail sales, you have to care about your customer first. If you start with what they — as a visitor to your Planet Furniture or Planet Lighting — are experiencing and if you are aware…
3 Payment Platforms for Retailers and Designers
In an environment where cash may not be exchanging hands and checks can require the extra step of going to a bank, not to mention the convenience of credit cards for clients and customers on big-…
Interior Design Society Opens Registration for Virtual Designer Conference
The Interior Design Society (IDS) is excited to announce that registration is now open for their 2021 National Conference. The conference will be held virtually this year, with a strong speaker…
Understanding the Smart Home Spectrum
At one time, smart home systems were only found in ultra-high-end luxury design projects. Their complexity and high price tags made them unattainable for the average homeowner. Times have since…