As a reminder, IFDA is presenting "All About Green" here at the ADC on Thursday, October 30. There will be booths in the hall featuring green product from our showrooms and other IFDA sponsors, and local vendors.
The main speaker is Beth Green, VP of Marketing for Kravet, presenting "Living Green Can Be Smart and Beautiful". Please join us for wine and cheese at the Kravet showroom.
Please RSVP to 847 394-1371 ext 26,
Or respond to this e-mail.
Fun Times, Great Deals!!!!!!
On Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22,
The Arlington Design Center will host it's first building wide SAMPLE SALE!!!
All of us have had sales from time to time, but this will be a biggie! There will be 10,000 square feet down by Design d'Vision, filled with items from our showrooms, plus some outside vendors. Most items will be below cost, in the 75% off range. Some items will be "garage sale price".
Friday will be for the trade only, with your typical billing and payment options. I assume we will be open 9-5, but just realized we have not really discussed that detail. Stay tuned.
Saturday will be open to the public, cash or credit card only. Hours from 9-3
All sales are final, no holds. Elite will be available to quote delivery on large items. Tell your friends, bring your clients.
CDT is considering offering a series of sales and marketing classes after the first of the year. We are toying with 6 classes from about 6:00-8:00pm one night a week. There would be a charge for the class, perhaps $150-200 dollars, possibly have pizza or something perhaps not. Cost would include a workbook and would feature some role-playing, some homework, some round table discussion and idea sharing, in addition to the actual lectures, which would be mostly done by Camille and I, but might feature a guest speaker or two. We have done extensive training in our past lives, and beleive that if you do not have business, you should spend an equivalent amount of time educating yourself, marketing your business and preparing for busier times.
Space would be limited to about 25 people. If you would be interested, please respond to this e-mail. If you have a topic of particular interest, let us know.
All the best, enjoy the weekend...no watching politics or economic news allowed!!!!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Update week of 10-13-08
We are plugging along here at CDT. Our traffic is down some, but many designers are reporting that they are still busy. If you are not, don't forget to contact your past costomers. Be proactive---don't wait for them to come to you!
We have had a good year so far, and are doing everthing possible to keep it that way. Just in case, however, we are doing some small things to economize:
From now until further notice, you may each have 5 free color copies per visit. After that, we will revert back to the $1.00 apiece, like we used to do. It's amazing how much we spend on ink cartridges. You can print most things from home now, and of course, there will be no charge for black and whites.
We will be stricter with our credit terms, particularly with those who chronically pay late. You will receive a notice in your next invoice as to the details. If you typically pay on time, this will not apply to you. We are sorry about this, but cash flow management is very important and it's a real problem to have too many overdue receivables. I would also suggest that you be careful to get a substantial deposit from your customers to protect yourselves.
There are a few things that you can do to help us, in addition to paying promptly. Please remember to patronize CDT, Design d'Vision, and the other small, privately owned showrooms whenever possible. The big, corporately owned showrooms will always survive, but us little guys need your support in tough economic times.
Also, please use cash or checks whenever possible. Credit card fees are a gigantic expense.
We have several lines here at CDT that are geared toward a budget minded client, such as Robert Allen @ Home, and Duralee's Suburban Home. There are several promotionally priced groups from Hunter Douglas. We now carry a very nice alternative to Luminette, called Provenaire, that is VERY well priced. Be sure to consider these optons for your clients on a budget. Don't forget Lane, Thomas Lawrence, and Butler for economical case goods and accent pieces. Just ask us, and we will be happy to steer you toward more affordable items.
As I said, many designers are still busy, so our higher end items like Century and Bausman are still in demand.
However we can be of assistance, just let us know. We will be happy to help.
We have a LOT of new accessories on the floor, and as usual they are flying out the door! Stop in and see for yourself.
As a reminder, there are new prices effective Monday, October 20 for both Chelsea House and Brimar.
We have plenty of copies of the Minutes Matter floor planning and window treatment design software here at CDT. If you would like a demonstration, Wendy and Andrea are both available to help. If your business is slow, this is an ideal time to get this program and learn to use it. That way, when things pick back up, you will be poised for greater than ever success.
We have had a good year so far, and are doing everthing possible to keep it that way. Just in case, however, we are doing some small things to economize:
From now until further notice, you may each have 5 free color copies per visit. After that, we will revert back to the $1.00 apiece, like we used to do. It's amazing how much we spend on ink cartridges. You can print most things from home now, and of course, there will be no charge for black and whites.
We will be stricter with our credit terms, particularly with those who chronically pay late. You will receive a notice in your next invoice as to the details. If you typically pay on time, this will not apply to you. We are sorry about this, but cash flow management is very important and it's a real problem to have too many overdue receivables. I would also suggest that you be careful to get a substantial deposit from your customers to protect yourselves.
There are a few things that you can do to help us, in addition to paying promptly. Please remember to patronize CDT, Design d'Vision, and the other small, privately owned showrooms whenever possible. The big, corporately owned showrooms will always survive, but us little guys need your support in tough economic times.
Also, please use cash or checks whenever possible. Credit card fees are a gigantic expense.
We have several lines here at CDT that are geared toward a budget minded client, such as Robert Allen @ Home, and Duralee's Suburban Home. There are several promotionally priced groups from Hunter Douglas. We now carry a very nice alternative to Luminette, called Provenaire, that is VERY well priced. Be sure to consider these optons for your clients on a budget. Don't forget Lane, Thomas Lawrence, and Butler for economical case goods and accent pieces. Just ask us, and we will be happy to steer you toward more affordable items.
As I said, many designers are still busy, so our higher end items like Century and Bausman are still in demand.
However we can be of assistance, just let us know. We will be happy to help.
We have a LOT of new accessories on the floor, and as usual they are flying out the door! Stop in and see for yourself.
As a reminder, there are new prices effective Monday, October 20 for both Chelsea House and Brimar.
We have plenty of copies of the Minutes Matter floor planning and window treatment design software here at CDT. If you would like a demonstration, Wendy and Andrea are both available to help. If your business is slow, this is an ideal time to get this program and learn to use it. That way, when things pick back up, you will be poised for greater than ever success.
Monday, October 6, 2008
John Wynne, RA Furn & Soft Home, HD Promo, Cox and Brimar Price Increases
Here is what is new for the week.
Remember, this coming Thursday, John Wynne from Century will be having office hours here at CDT. If you are working on a Century project, or want to learn more about this wonderful line, stop in and learn from the master. He will be here from 1:00 to 3:00.
See you there! Happy weekend.
Vicki
Lots of sales!
Through Oct 31: Take an additional 10% off Robert Allen Upholstered Furniture, and Robert Allen Soft Home Window Treatments.
Hunter Douglas Promotions:
Remember the child safety promotion--FREE LITERISE on Duette and Applause through November 17.
Rebates available:
Duette Vertiglide--$100
Luminette--$100
Skyline--$100
Pirouette--$50
Silhouette--$50
Duette Architella--$25
Vignette--$25
This is PER WINDOW, 10 unit max. Through December 15. You must get your rebate form at CDT. We will show you how to fill it out.
Price increases:
Cox has a new pricer effective Oct. 6. They have added in the fuel surcharges etc, and restructured their pricing. The prices will seem much higher, but we have adjusted your discount accordingly.
Brimar--new pricer October 20
Remember, this coming Thursday, John Wynne from Century will be having office hours here at CDT. If you are working on a Century project, or want to learn more about this wonderful line, stop in and learn from the master. He will be here from 1:00 to 3:00.
See you there! Happy weekend.
Vicki
Lots of sales!
Through Oct 31: Take an additional 10% off Robert Allen Upholstered Furniture, and Robert Allen Soft Home Window Treatments.
Hunter Douglas Promotions:
Remember the child safety promotion--FREE LITERISE on Duette and Applause through November 17.
Rebates available:
Duette Vertiglide--$100
Luminette--$100
Skyline--$100
Pirouette--$50
Silhouette--$50
Duette Architella--$25
Vignette--$25
This is PER WINDOW, 10 unit max. Through December 15. You must get your rebate form at CDT. We will show you how to fill it out.
Price increases:
Cox has a new pricer effective Oct. 6. They have added in the fuel surcharges etc, and restructured their pricing. The prices will seem much higher, but we have adjusted your discount accordingly.
Brimar--new pricer October 20
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