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D&WC August 2001

 
 
 

Special Features

FLASHBACK: MADE TO ORDER—AN AMERICAN CUSTOM
Homeowners' personalities will drive the market toward custom treatments.
by Francis S. Dammers

SPECIAL REPORT: A RIDE WITH A REASON
A former industry exec redirects his life.
by Howard Shingle

COVER STORY: MEET A WORKROOM PROFESSIONAL
Burton Designs attains top-notch status.
by Howard Shingle, photography by Mark Fortenberry

SPECIAL REPORT: TIME FOR BRIGHT IDEAS
Gene Demestre takes a new post alongside Window Bright Corp. founder Dan DeYoung.

FIFTH ANNUAL WORKROOM EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

Product & Design

DESIGN PERSPECTIVES: SUNSHINE AND SHADE
Both are indispensable.
by Karla J. Nielson, Allied Member ASID, WCAA

PORTFOLIO: MADE IN THE SHADE
The right window treatments to address concerns about controlling light.
by Victoria Hyla, graphic design by Diane Tinsley

TREND TRACKING: TRENDS HAPPEN
They don't follow a schedule.
by Kathleen S. Stoehr

Business Issues

DESIGN SOLUTIONS: WHEN BUSINESS IS GREAT DON'T COMPROMISE CUSTOMER SERVICE
It's a professional's first priority.
by Sharon L. Anderson

WORKROOM OPERATIONS: SEPARATING THE WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF
Now you can become a WCAA Certified Workroom Professional.
by Kitty Stein, WCAA

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: BUILDING A UNIQUE BRAND
Focusing and building on your store's uniqueness will brand it a success in the minds of customers.
by Debbie Allen

ONLINE: STAKING CLAIM TO THE WEB
It just keeps getting easier to have your own Web site.
by Reid Goldsborough

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