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OCT 2005 Cover Story

Make It Easy
Window Fashions and Fabrics, Inc. fabricates it, sells it and tracks it.
by Howard Shingle, photography by Jim Robinette

SPECIAL FEATURES

SPOTLIGHT:
Safety Report: The Safety Factor

Focus awareness on the built-in safety features of today's products.

Continuing Education Workshop: ABC's of Motorization
Part 3-Completing a successful project.

October 2005


PRODUCT AND DESIGN

DESIGN SOLUTIONS:
It Looks so Easy
Explain to clients that design shows are not reality TV.
by Sharon Anderson

DESIGN PERSPECTIVES :
Absolute Autumn
A lovely time of year to recreate for your clients.
by Karla J. Nielson, Allied ASID, WCAA

THE BIG PICTURE:
Artists' Suite
When and how to make a return on a window treatment.
by Patricia Sprinkle

BUSINESS ISSUES

WORKROOM OPERATIONS:
Leading Your Lead Time
Helping your clients through the long wait for completed orders.
by Kitty Stein, WCAA,CWP

MANAGING FOR MONEY:
The Final Frontier
Hiring, training and managing new sale consultants.
by Steven C. Bursten

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
Top Characteristics of Successful Salespeople
Common traits can be found among the most successful.
by Kelley Robertson

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