The recent attention on Black Lives Matter, the #MeToo movement, and the plight of immigrants and indigenous people in this country has highlighted the need for companies to increase efforts around equity and inclusion...
By O’D McKewan I generally begin all of my motorization courses by explaining that there are four basic items required for selling motorized window coverings. The first is a window covering. I know it seems...
By Sophia Bennett Derick Marsh, CEO of the multinational window covering component manufacturer and distributor Rollease Acmeda, is no stranger to international business. He grew up in Germany, a child of a parent in...
By Taryn Pearce We are all spending more time at home now and many people are looking to redesign or decorate their homes to better reflect who they are and what they need. From functionality to beauty, designers are...
Having the right hardware can make or break a window covering project. But beyond just the physical hanging of window treatments, hardware can add elegance, convenience and uniqueness to a space. It’s no wonder that...
By Claudia Clobes Yudis We all know that your brand should have an identity and a voice that is cohesive and consistent across all your channels. Your clients hire you because they trust you and need your guidance, so...
2020 has been an incredible year. For some, it’s been a year of fear, anxiety and worry. For others, it’s been a year of growth and opportunity. For all of us, it’s been a year of uncertainty. Things have changed at...
By Sophia Bennett David Fezer (l) and Joseph Astran (r) from Alpha Tubular Motors Every company faces hardships, especially during its startup phase. Nine-year-old Alpha Tubular Motors is no exception. Founder David...
By Roger Magalhaes By now, every major manufacturer on the market offers automated window coverings. By the same token, virtually every type of window treatment has its automated version as well. Some manufacturers use...
Designers, color consultants and other professionals share what’s in and what’s out for 2021. High-contrast colorways “I often find my clients steering toward neutral/safe colors and tones. However, lately there has...
