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 Hi everyone! I hope you are taking advantage of the lower room rate at the Westin ($159) for conference. This is a great offer! It's a nice Hotel with access to shopping and night life. We don't know how long this offer will last so book your room now!
Speaking of rooms do you need a roommate? We just added a conference forum to help with questions and answers or to find a roommate.
While you are on the website check out the SDP blog " how to get started in business" as I know we have all been there or still stuck there. I'm sure we can learn something new. I've dared you to comment. You can do it.
Have you entered the TableScape challenge? Maybe you could get some clever ideas from the conference forum or find a teammate.
Would you like to have a new certification? Who wouldn't? This is one more revenue stream you should be taking advantage of. Don't' be afraid of window treatments like I was. It's out of our comfort zone and unfamiliar ground, but once I found out how easy and lucrative it was I asked myself, "why I didn't start earlier?" Deb Barrett is one of our conference speakers and she will be continuing with a post-conference workshop to allow you to become a WFCP certified Associate. She has put this together especially for SDP members so take advantage of it while you are already there. See below for more details she is offering a great fee to SDP members.
Another great post workshop on Friday is Designing For The Future - disabled and aging clients presented by Alesha Churba. Alesha will cover many topics that you will be able to incorporate into your own business as another added benefit to hire you over your competition for designing rooms for the disabled and the aging. Read more about it here.
Decorators Beware! See below for more about a scam hitting our decorators. This is not nice.
I have been surprised by the lack of updating your profile pages on the new website. See below on how to log on and update your profiles. We all want to see your face and logo. Oh by the way, do you want to get a new head shot? Conference is your chance. We have a great guy talking about photography and he will offering you a new headshot for only $75 -- a great investment in Marketing Your Style!
We want to hear from you!
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Communicate CONFERENCE UPDATES
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 WFCP Window Fashions Certified Professionals Program
Get Certified
WFCP Advanced Skills Workshop
Friday, October 16, 2009 1:30- 4:30
You're invited to a post-SDP conference on-site WFCP workshop. This is an extended session from
Deb Barrett's general session where you'll gain the skill sets to become a WFCP
Certified Associate. Let your clients know that you know and understand the window
fashion niche by becoming a WFCP, CA.
This
Fast Track course designed especially for SDP members includes all the tools
necessary to test as a WFCP, Certified Associate. We will cover some of
the more challenging aspects of designing window fashions, including
calculating yardages, figuring comparable fullness, and specifying unique
decorative headings. We'll have an in-depth discussion of design strategies for
all types of windows and brainstorm with other pros while you create a design
notebook. Hone your communication skills with tips on sketching and
visualization. Explore new ways to present alternatives and options to your
client that will move both your business and your designs to the next level.
-PLUS-
You'll receive the WFCP Textbook ($35.00
value)
One Year Advanced
WFCP membership ($125.00 value)
1-1/2 Hour Review Webinar post conference ( $35.00 value)
The total package is worth $300.00
Click here for more information and to sign up. Don't miss the early bird special!
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Communicate CONFERENCE UPDATES
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Designing For The FUTURE
Providing Ways To Design With Your Aging or Disabled Client in Mind
YOU ARE INVITED TO AN IDEA PACKED PRESENTATION ON
UNIVERSAL DESIGN- PROVIDING WAYS TO DESIGN WITH YOUR
AGING OR DISABLED CLIENTS IN MIND- Information will include:
- Advice and Guidance for Accessible Space and Design
- Handy References for Design Development and Implementation
- Easy Decorating Techniques to Incorporate into Your Projects to Help Your Clients.
To read more and to register click here.
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Communicate CONFERENCE FORUM
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Conference Forum is now open!
Are you looking for a roommate?
Do you have questions about conference, but not sure where to go? This is the place to get the answers. Are you looking for a roommate? Do you want a share a ride to and from the airport? Are you looking for your friends from last year? Do you want to form a team for the TableScape challenge? Check it out and feel free to add your comments.
Conference forum click here
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Communicate LOWER HOTEL RATE
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Newly Negotiated Hotel Rate
Take advantage of this special offer!
 Our Wonderful event's planner, Tina, has renegotiated the hotel price for conference.
It is now $159 per night. This is a savings of $30-$40 dollars if staying 3-4 nights. We don't know how long this special price will last so please take advantage of it now.
Register Here.
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Conference Registration EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
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Time Is Running Out At The Early Bird Rate
Meet Matt and Shari
There are only 4 weeks left at the Early Bird Rate. Don't wait -- sign up today!
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Who'll Be The Best At A TableScape Challenge?
Sign-Up Today
What can you do with style, color, texture and imagination to a blank
table?
Celebrate your style amongst your peers and be judged for your
creativity by Kansas City's very own celebrities.
Limited Registration.
Enter today!
For all the details click here!
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Decorating, Redesign, and Staging CONTEST
Enter Today! 
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. You've worked hard to develop your talents it's time for the world to see.
Get the honor of this prestigious award and all the PR that comes with it - enter today!
Click here for guidelines.
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Business WEBINAR and SCAM
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Decorators BEWARE!
SCAM ALERT!
There is a scam going around and they are hitting the most unlikely
source - Decorators, Redesigners, and Stagers. If it sounds too good
it probably is...
Don't be fooled.
Though there are variations of names and specifics ... essentially it is about furnishing an entire house and Frank/George wants to know if your company has credit processing capability, this is how the scam goes...
Greetings,
My name is Frank Chesney, I want to relocate to your country and having paid for
my house already, i am looking for an experienced interior decoration company
to help me with the arrangements of decorating and moving into my new house.
Its a three bed room flat and i want to confirm if your company will be able to
handle this. Kindly get back to me with confirmation that your company can
handle this for further clarifications..
Regards,
Frank.
Click here to read more and let us know if you've been contacted.
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Business WEBINAR and SCAM
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Tools For Success
Webinar Download You can now purchase and download past SDP webinars if you couldn't make the date or you want to review them again.
To see all webinar downloads
click here.
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SDP.com THE SOCIETY OF DECORATING PROFESSIONALS ONLINE
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Blogging Comment
What has worked for you?
My business is new and I have been participating in recent webinars and
calls for ideas on moving my business forward. I have much work to do
in creating a publicity buzz, green design education, updating my
website, creating a blog/newsletter/eZine - I could go on, you all know
what I'm saying. Rather than allow myself to feel overwhelmed
(childcare issues have been at the root of my fits and starts), I am
soooooo ready to plunge headfirst into this dream and make it happen. I
would love for those of you who have successfully launched businesses
to share what some of the key catalysts were for you. I promise to post
what works for me - because something WILL work. We hear how a person
needs to hear/read something several times for it to stick. I am
clearly one of those people, lay it on me please!
Best,
Gina
Go here to post your comment.
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The Society of
Decorating Professionals is passionate about its mission - helping those
who love decorating have opportunities to fulfill their dreams.
Whether you are thinking of becoming a decorating professional, or
you are a homeowner wanting help achieving a new look, The SDP was
founded on the principles of fostering and supporting your goals.
Kind Regards,
The Society of Decorating Professioanals
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