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Sunflower Staging Article of the Month
January 2009 |
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| Greetings!
Welcome clients and friends! We'd like to say Happy New Year to you and are sending positive thoughts your way for an exciting and prosperous 2009. We hope this e-newsletter finds you refreshed, relaxed, and engergized to reach your goals in the coming year.
Be Our Guest
This month, we are pleased to have two expert guests. We have an article to share written by Laura Moritz, Mortgage Consultant from Classic Mortgage LLC in Monroe NY. Ms. Moritz has recently co-authored a book entitled "The Winning Connection" and teaches us how to "Thrive, Not Just Survive in 2009." We also have a quick read by Jennifer Hoffman, owner of Inspired Home Office.
YES YOU CAN THRIVE, not just survive in 2009! by Laura Moritz
You're not alone. Everyone is feeling some level of discomfort as a result of our changing economic climate. We are reminded every time we fill our gas tanks, check out at the grocery store, or watch the news, that things are tight.
Many of us feel scared and uncertain about what the future holds. Local businesses are feeling the "pinch".
Now, more than ever, we need to form alliances, and create connections that create opportunities, synergy and exponential results.
In my book "The Winning Connection", I outline the benefits as well as principals of making connections. A slight shift in your logistics and philosophy will change everything!
4 Principals of Winning Connections
1. CONNECT WITH YOUR SELF
Remain open for possibilities
Learn more about your self
Seek balance
Focus on positive
2. TAKE YOUR EYE OFF THE PRIZE
View connections as limitless possibilities
Drop the "What's in it for me?" attitude
Eliminate the "score card" mentality
Be a "GO GIVER" not a "GO GETTER"
3. CULTIVATE A WINNING FILTER
Use your intuitive, non-judgmental filter
Keep your eyes wide open
Avoid connections with negative/toxic people
4. EXPLORE UNCHARTERED ARENAS
Step outside your comfort zone
Visit new groups, organizations and clubs
Consider new hobbies
Volunteer
"Connections are NOT instant gratification, insecure or quantity without integrity"
Many people believe it is not what you know, but who you know.
I believe it is what you know about who you know and how you are able to share your resources, knowledge and sphere of influence that makes the difference. We often move through our daily lives forgetting that we have a choice, to continue on autopilot as we did the day before or to heighten our awareness and try something new that may lead us to a better way.
You are an average of the 5 people you are most connected to.
We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as results.
Article brought to you by:
Laura Moritz
Mortgage Consultant
Classic Mortgage, LLC
845.783.7363
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What is the ADE? Sunflower Staging is a proud member of the ADE. The Association of Design Education (ADE) was formed to promote excellence in the field of specialized design education. Each education affiliate offers a variety of programs in interior redesign training, home staging training, and interior decorator training that exceed industry standards. They also have a group on active rain. To learn more visit
www.AssociationofDesignEducation.com.*
Going Green...The ADE and our members care about the environment. Interior redesign coincides with sustainable design naturally making it the better design choice. When possible, green design methods are suggested and implemented in other decorating services. Please ask your decorating professional about going green.*
*All info provided by the ADE website at
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Talking to Your Clients About Staging by
Jennifer Hoffman
Info for Realtors...
If you're considering using a stager and want to bring it up with your sellers, I recommend the following:
·Discuss staging as an effective strategy in a competitive market
·Talk about the benefits of staging - which include decreased time on market and increased sale price
·Assert that there is nothing wrong with their house, but staging it will make it appealing to the widest audience possible.
·Mention how preparing the house makes their packing up easier and moving less expensive
·Refer them to a staging professional that you've met and trust.
Article brought to you by:
Jennifer Hoffman of
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Think Localism. Shop Locally.
We are highlighting three small businesses located in Rockland County this month. "Pay it forward" by supporting your local economy whenever possible. We are listing these fine businesses to support them and to let others know that they are a pleasure to do business with...give 'em a try!
- Petals & Stems Florist, Pathmark Shopping Plaza 77 Route 59 Monsey NY 10952. Contact Barbara or Lenny Cohen at 845.206.4333. They offer exceptional service....Flowers for weddings and all occasions. www.PetalsAndStemsFlorist.com
- Mr. Landscape Inc. phone 845.426.6007, located in New City, contact owners Stephen Stein and Richard Stein. Their office staff is knowledgable and can assist with all landscaping projects...lawn maintenance, stone work, waterfalls, fencing, masonary, snow removal, and gutter cleaning. Visit them at www.MrLandscapeInc.com
- Home & Sport Woodflooring by John Lively, Valley Cottage, phone 888-268-2565, cell 845.222.3632, email: jlively@homeandsport.com. They offer "dust-free" floor sanding, refinishing, residential & commercial, sport floors, and more.
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New Rate Structure effective January 2, 2009 is now available on our website at www.sunflowerstaging.com. |
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Newsletter Archives
Remember to visit our site at www.sunflowerstaging.com to browse our e-newsletter archives (on the links page) dating back to October 2007. There is a "treasure trove"
We cherish your feedback and it has helped our newsletter grow! To submit a comment, article that you have written (I know some of you are savvy bloggers), book recommendation, etc...email us at spitale5@optonline.net. We will include your expert contributions to enlighten and entertain our readers.
All the best,
Christine Spitale, ADE
Sunflower Staging
845.325.5519
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