D&WC March 2000

Special Features

SPECIAL REPORT: MAXIMIZING THE BENEFITS
What the acquisition by Hunter Douglas means to Comfortex and the window coverings industry.
by Howard Shingle

COVER STORY: LIFE IS WONDERFUL
A career change leads Ron Becker back to the work he dreamed of doing.
by Howard Shingle, photography by Mark Mitchell

INTERNATIONAL WINDOW COVERINGS EXPO: EXHIBITOR LIST

ONLINE: COMPUTING FROM THE WEB
Web apps can save you from buying, upgrading and maintaining software.
by Reid Goldsborough

SPECIAL REPORT: THINKING BIG
On-Site University looks to develop a national certification program.
by Howard Shingle; photography by Joan Dwyer

Product and Design

DESIGN SOLUTIONS: ADAPTING TO THE NEW MILLENNIUM STYLE
Product and color trends set the pace, but customers' wants are the top priority.
by Sharon L. Anderson

MARKET TRENDS: HAND-IN-HAND
The latest trends in decorative drapery hardware.
by Mari Lyn Bushnell

DESIGN PERSPECTIVES: YOU'VE GOT TO LOVE FABRICS
If you do, you'll want to know more about fabric selection.
by Karla J. Nielson, Allied Member ASID, WCAA

PORTFOLIO: FABULOUS FABRICS
When interior design demands a mark of distinction, fabrics lead the way.
Graphic design by Cheryl Webber

Business Issues

WORKROOM OPERATIONS: TUNNEL VISION CAN BE AN ASSET
Too much sightseeing may blind you to your goals.
by Kitty Stein, WCAA

WINDOW TREATMENT ADVERTISING: PLANNING ADVERTISING BODY COPY
Help for taking the pain out of writing successful ads.
by John J. Lichty

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU
How your retail store layout can affect sales.
by Tom Shay

DOLLARS & SENSE: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
Use the word-of-mouth advertising they provide for free.
by Kay Pegram

Showcases

BALTIMORE PRODUCT PREVIEW

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