I am wondering why I decided to start this business in shuch a volitile economy. Then I think it was doing fine in the beginning so, maybe it is me that is ruining this business. I think I am doing what it takes to be sucessfull but maybe I am not. Is it normal to have doubts when in business, even if you think your doing what it takes to be a sucess.
I am very proud of myself I just modified a 20 year old pleated shade to work with a modern day cord lock. It took some modification but I helped the owner of the shade save a few hundred dollars and that is one of the reasons I am doing what I do. It should last at least two years before needing to be fixed again. Hopefully they will have budgeted in some money for new shades by then.
It is amazing how few people budget for window coverings even when they buy a home that has no window treatments at all. Then they want the cheapest blinds they can get and they say " we will get new ones in a few years" then they keep these "temporary" blinds forever. That is why I am repairing some mini blinds 15 years later for the 10th time. Most people do not realize they can put the cost of new blinds into their home mortgage that way they can get the quality they want up front.
Hopefull things will pick up here soon. Oh yeah! I forgot to tell you I know you have a damaged shade in your home, and yes I can repair it!
Having worked in the industry for many years, Jim’s expertise in window treatments ranges from measuring to repairs to installations to sales. His experience in all aspects of this product ensures that our customers will get the best window coverings for their particular needs. Jim is a Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer, Certified Professional Installer, as well as a Certified Master Shutter Installer.
Showing posts with label Blinds. Show all posts
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I'm New to this...
Well here I go. I am starting this blog for my daily business life. Maybe I will be able to remember to do some of the things that I forget to do, if I type them down at the end of the day. So today started off pretty slow, Kristi went for a job interview as I stayed home to watch the kids. When she came home she was very excited about the company and the whole interview process. I then went on my first apointment where I measured for some window treatments at Bruchi's in Salmon Creek. I think the screen shades will look best in their establishment. Then I installed a few blinds for The Davenport's in Ridgefield. These are great people. I used to work with their son Mike at 24hr fitness. Well I guess this is easy enough, I just need to remember to do this every night when I can.
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