As the weather gets warmer, people have a tendency to enjoy the outdoors more. Adding to this is the fact that during the pandemic eating outdoors was the only way restaurants could serve their patrons. Almost three...
From my experience, I know many dealers and installers run away from plantation shutters, but I go in the opposite direction and embrace these wood or faux-wood interior shutters. It is true that making any mistake...
Contact Information: Shades In Place Inc./Trading Up Consulting, LLC Roger Magalhaes 508-904-2108 roger@tradingupconsulting.com BOSTON, March 8, 2022 – Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues from all over...
We are just a few weeks into the new year and some of the goals set for 2022 may already be chipping away from your desired targets. Perhaps you made an educated decision but did not change your mindset about it. It...
By Roger Magalhaes Last month, we started a discussion about what it takes to be an outstanding professional window treatment installer. This month, I have four more tips for how you can go from being someone who can...
By Roger Magalhaes In order to become a great window treatment installer, you need to check a few boxes. It is more complex than you may think. I see many people calling themselves window treatment installers, but to...
By Roger Magalhaes Buying a working vehicle is a big investment and should not be rushed. Besides the large financial commitment, there are specific needs that the new company car should fulfill. Our industry is very...
By Roger Magalhaes “Where can I find a good window covering installer?” This is a question I get asked frequently—and even more so since the pandemic started. Most window treatment professionals have been working extra...
By Roger Magalhaes It is that time of the year again-when everyone feels empowered by the new year. As business owners, this is a great time to tweak or implement new systems to improve your operations. For instance, if...
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...