D&WC Articles
by Kitty Stein
January '05 - |
Old But New Tools |
| Sometimes good old user-friendly tools are hidden in the shadows of glitzy new technology. | |
December '04 - |
Making Your Workroom Work |
| The right procedures, equipment and technologycan mean greater profits! | |
November '04 - |
Inner Steps to Outer Moves |
| How will you know if it's time for a career tune-up? | |
October '04 - |
Stress: The Mental Pressure We Create |
| Handling stress well has become a necessity. | |
September '04 - |
Linings: From Single to Multiple Layers |
| There are many factors involved in choosing thebest linings or interlinings. | |
August '04 - |
High-End Touches: |
| Detail and handwork, terms associated with high-end, encompass a broad range of techniques. | |
July '04 - |
Climbing to the High-end of the Ladder: |
| Looks rosy, but are you sure you want to be there? | |
June '04 - |
Window Coverings Software Everywhere!: |
| With so much to choose from, an investment decision is not an easy task! | |
May '04 - |
Distance Planning for Shows: |
| Deciding on the value of attendance, and then preparing. | |
April '04 - |
Organization-based Communication: |
| How you run your business speaks volumes to your clients. | |
March '04 - |
It's Show Season!: |
| Are you prepared to get the greatest return on your investment? | |
February '04 - |
Diversity in Education: |
| Beyond our industry is a wealth of valuable knowledge. | |
January '04 - |
It's in the Drawer!: |
| The sewing machine drawer is your silent assistant. | |
December '03 - |
Why?: |
| If you are not happy, then make a change! | |
November '03 - |
Technique Diversity: |
| Knowing the proper technique for each job is what custom fabrication is all about! | |
October '03 - |
Teaching the Professional: |
| Wholesale workrooms have responsibilities of which they might not be aware. | |
September '03 - |
Have Mercy!: |
| Often, no boss could be so critical and demanding as we are of ourselves! | |
August '03 - |
Buying (or Selling) a Business : |
| Purchasing an existing workroom may-or may not-bring the rewards you seek. | |
July '03 - |
Customers: Friends, Foes or Teachers? : |
| Your attitude and beliefs are a mirror for your customers. | |
June '03 - |
Growing Your Business: |
| How do you know when it's time? | |
May '03 - |
Vocabulary Embellishments: |
| Sophisticated terminology can do wonders for your credibility | |
April. '03 - |
Business Is Down But You Don't Have to Be: - |
| A slow economy can offer many advantages. | |
Jan. '03 - |
Pricing Guidelines:- |
| Adopting some rules and recognizing pricing issues can make determining prices more profitable. Companion Book - Purchase Here: Price Your Work with Confidenceby Kitty Stein | |
Dec. '02 - |
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow:- Which has the greater value? |
Nov. '02 - |
Give Your Clients Kisses: - Loyalty comes from taking good care of your clients. |
Oct. '02 - |
The Education of a Trade Show Vendor: - Lessons learned by different businesses are often universal in application. |
Sept. '02 - |
Keeping a Handle on Computer Technology- Prepare for the worst and hope it never happens! |
Aug. '02 - |
Computers Before Industrial Sewing Machines: - Not keeping up with 21st century technology does not make sense! |
July '02 - |
Growing Your Business: - Workrooms are beingcrippled by an unskilled labor pool. |
June '02 - |
Yes, There Is a Need - But you don't have to fill it! |
May '02 - |
The Invisible Value of Education - Educating yourself comes first, but its real value is in passingit on to your customers. |
April '02 - |
Are You Guilty of Price Shopping? - I f it doesn't make sense, then you are wasting your time. |
Mar.'02 - |
Sometimes Life Gets in the Way - A detour doesn't mean you still can't reach your destination. |
Feb.'02 - |
Working with Designers -Sometimes workrooms are faced with difficult situations and decisions. |
Jan.'02 - |
Change is Absolute - Controlled and planned change is an absolute essential in order to prosper. |
Dec.'01 - |
A Time to Think : - A successful business requires think time and planning time. |
Nov.'01 - |
It's a Matter of Integrity: - As a business owner, you must know, understand and abide by all the local, state and federal laws. |
Oct.'01 - |
The Value of Acronyms - Having letters after your name adds value, but it's up to you to make it so! |
Sept.'01 - |
TLC and Passion |
Aug'01 - |
Separating the Wheat from the Chaff |
July'01 - |
Living and Working in Balance |
June '01 - |
Twelve Steps to a Profitable and Successful Business |
May'01 - |
Retail COM, What a Liability! |
April'01 - |
Make Your Workroom Healthy |
Mar.'01 - |
Workrooms and Web Sites |
Dec.'00 - |
Designers and Workrooms: It's Crisis Time |
Nov.'00 - |
Stick with Efficiency |
Oct.'00 - |
To Stick or Not to Stick |
Sept.'00 - |
Speaking of Raises |
Aug '00 - |
Using the Crystal Ball, |
July '00 - |
Workroom Survey Results Report 3, Workrooms selling retail to the consumer and wholesale to the trade. |
June '00 - |
Workroom Survey Results Report 2, Retail workrooms selling to the customer |
May '00 - |
Workroom Survey Results Report 1, Wholesale Workrooms to the trade only |
Apr. '00 - |
History Doesn't Have to Repeat Itself |
Mar. '00 - |
Tunnel Vision Can Be an Asset |
Feb. '00 - |
An Attitude Adjustment |
Jan. '00 - |
Workrooms, It's Time for a Survey! |
Dec. '99 - |
More Time-Saving Equipment and Tools |
Nov. '99 - |
Essential Efficient Equipment |
Oct. '99 - |
A Book A Day Keeps the Profit Rolling In |
Sept '99 - |
Education is the Key to Credibility and Profit |
Aug '99 - |
Workroom Operations: Ten Questions That Matter |
July '99 - |
From Hobbyist to CEO |
June '99 - |
Professionalism: The Asset That Works |
May '99 -
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Workroom Quality Standards |
Apr. '99 -
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Reining In Runaway Production |
Mar. '99 -
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The C's for Success: Winning and Building Relationships |
Feb. '99 - |
The C's for Success: Initial Preparation |
Jan. '99 - |
What's In A Title |
Dec. '98 -
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Product Safety for Soft Window Coverings |
Nov. '98 - |
The Quest for New Suppliers, Products |
Oct. '98 - |
Mastering the Unknown Part 2 |
Sept. '98 - |
Mastering the Unknown |
Aug.'98 - |
Investing In Mind Power |
July'98 -
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Profit by Mentoring |
June '98 - |
Room to Grow |
May '98 - |
Train to Gain! |
April '98 - |
Prints: Conquering and Cutting |
March '98 - |
Print and Treatment Analysis |
Feb. '98- |
Prints: What the Book Doesn't Tell You |
Jan. '98 - |
A Letter to My Client |
Dec. '97- |
Pricing, The Agony and The Ecstasy |
Nov. '97- |
Don't Just Be Better, Be Exceptional! |
Oct. '97 - |
But I Can't Afford That Equipment!! |
Sept. '97 - |
Equipment For The Growing Workroom - Part 2 |
Aug. '97 - |
Equipment For The Growing Workroom - Part 1 |
July '97 - |
Doing the Home Work |
June '97 - |
So You Want to Sew Faster |
May '97 - |
Specialty Sewing Machines: Beyond the Basics |
Apr. '97 - |
Let's Talk Sewing Machines |
Feb. '97 -
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Prints with Power |
Jan. '97 - |
Networking |
Dec. '96 - |
And My New Year's Resolution is.... |
Nov. '96 - |
All You Want for Christmas is More Time |
Oct. '96 - |
Stop! In the Name of Business! |
Sep. '96 - |
Communication |
July '96 - |
Customers, What a Challenge! |
June '96 - |
Employees: Is It Time to Become an Employer? |
May '96 - |
Workroom Basics |
Apr. '96 - |
Just How Valuable Are You? |
Feb. '96 - |
There Must Be An Iron in Every Workroom! |
Jan. '96 - |
There Must Be An Iron in Every Workroom! |
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