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Business Insight

Tricks of the Trade: It Is Time to Up Your Game

By Roger MagalhaesIt 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...

January 14, 2021

Motorization

Motorization 101: The Basics of Motorized Window Coverings

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...

January 12, 2021

Woman using smart home application on phone to control window blinds indoors

Installation Business Insight Education Retail

Window Covering Retailers and Installers: Ride the New Wave of Smart-Home Technology

By Roger MagalhaesBy 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...

December 14, 2020

Education Industry News Inspiration Videos

WFCP’s Brand New FastTRACK Design Specialist Certification Has Arrived!

The design wizard, Cheryl Meiklejohn, is ready to teach you everything and anything about design! She will cover the history of design, the different styles of bedding and cushions, the anatomy of a window, Window...

July 17, 2019

Business Insight

Looking for Growth in 2019? Step 1: Train Yourself and Your Team for Success

Well, here we are again: another new year and another set of resolutions. According to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February. The odds are against you if you let them...

January 22, 2019

Education Industry News

WFCP FastTRACK Business Specialist Certification Sponsored by Graber Business University

Next coaching session begins November 7, 2017!If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive and investing in a unique learning experience, WFCP FastTrack Business Specialist Certification sponsored by Graber Business...

September 15, 2017

Education Inspiration

Meet Lanette Marshall, a WFCP Workroom Certified Specialist!

My sewing career started with creations for my Barbie dolls. That led to enrolling at Kansas State University in Fashion Design—which lasted one semester. I did get some basic training in art and interior design, but in...

July 26, 2017

Education Industry News Inspiration

Introducing WFCP Workroom Certified Specialist Colleen Serkaian!

I’ve had a passion for sewing that began when I was seven or eight. By the time I was in high school, I was making a lot of my clothing—even my prom dress and the skirt that I wore to my college graduation. When I...

June 29, 2017

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