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WINDOW-PRO Digest for Friday, January 07, 2011.

1. ***Official Sponsor*** Equipment for Sale 
2. Paperless 
3. In search of brackets 
4. Paperless office contact 
5. Who makes Micro Blinds?
6. Posting From Steve Bursten of Exciting Windows 
7. Condolences on behalf of Workroom Association of America...
8. RE: Hunter Douglas
9. Re: Hunter Douglas
10. Re: Hunter Douglas
11. Re: HD
12. RE: Hunter
13. Shade Pulls
14. Valerie Bursten Memorial Service, Bethesda MD

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Subject: ***Official Sponsor*** Equipment for Sale
From: laurcofab@sbcglobal.net
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 08:12:25 -0800 (PST)
X-Message-Number: 1

***Official Sponsor***

Wholesale drapery mfg. and Graber hdw.dist. closing warehouse.These items are available for sale. 
 
Vertical blind equipment.
Air operated Eyeleter & Eyelet Hole Punch:
G85 Channel & Pinion Cutter Lever
G-71 Noetch Tool:k
Graberlite ControlNotch Tool:

Drapery Machines:
Johnson Ruffler: 
Singer 107 W5: 
Bernina 800: 
Commercial Bernina 217: Chandler Pleat Sewer: 
US Blindstich 718-2: 
Brother Serger EF4-N21--22-5:
Juki Tacker MB 372:
Maple Cutting Tables;
"Creative Eng.& Mfg Pleat Marker and Upright Tabler: 
Drapery Stacker: 
20,000yds drapery fabric: 
Vertical pvc vanes, headrail, and parts. 
Graber drapery hdwr.  
Roller shade mfg. equip.,air staplers, chop saw & more.

Call laurco at 316-262-5022 for pricing and information. 
Thanks Daryl Dirks.

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Subject: Paperless
From: Judith Clark <judith@delements.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 11:58:56 -0500
X-Message-Number: 2

We are pretty much paperless. If it wasn't for the client needing their paper, we would be paperless. I think it is way cool that the Apple Store asked if you would like the receipt emailed instead of printed. I tried that but it went over like a ton of bricks.

We use Quickbooks Pro for contracts, inventory etc. For various reasons, I use Microsoft Money for accounts payable management. Most notes in the clients home are done with my stylus (way cool device) and "Notes Plus" on my iPad. These are Emailed to me for filing in clients file on my PC which is networked to home, and three work computers. Work orders are as Steve said, scanned by my Four in One to file into clients computer file on Paperport.  I know there are programs that do the work orders such as Solartech that I am sure would enhance the process.

Try it; if you need the paper just print it.

Judith Clark, FIFDA, CID
DESIGN ELEMENTS
355 Hartz Avenue
Danville, CA  94526
925 837 5839
www.delements.com

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Subject: In search of brackets
From: "Debbie DiFrancesco" <debbie@creativehandsinfo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 08:46:35 -0500
X-Message-Number: 3

I have a client who brought me a shade to restring.  He picked it up and then realized that he could no longer locate the brackets for this shade and has put me in charge of finding some more.  I am not sure of the brand.  The only identifying mark is a label that says "Signature Series" and assembled in Mexico by Norma.  It is a room darkening honeycomb with the top rail 2 1/2" deep and an extra ridge of metal going the whole length of the rail at about the half-way point.  I checked on line with Blinds Parts (or Fix MY
Blinds) and the only bracket that looked like it might work has been discontinued and they only have 1.  I need probably 4.  Can anyone help me out with this?
Thanks.

Debbie DiFrancesco
Owner, Creative Hands Custom Window Fashions A Hunter Douglas Gallery
1011 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY  14613
P:  585-254-5484
F:  585-254-2611
debbie@creativehandsinfo.com
www.creativehandsinfo.com
www.creativehandswindowtreatments.blogspot.com
 
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Subject: Paperless office contact
From: "Thomas Rolen" <Tom@blindsonsale.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 14:07:24 -0600
X-Message-Number: 4

ABM Automation sells this type of software.  You can call or e-mail Mark Naylor to discuss what you need.  Number 405-842-8224 or markn@abmautomation.com.

Tom Rolen
www.blindsonsale.com
1-800-919-4301

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Subject: Who makes Micro Blinds?
From: Elliott Mamann <apex5330@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 17:59:21 -0800
X-Message-Number: 5

Hi pros.
Does any one knows were can I get some micro blinds. I did not sell = micro's for quite a  while now.
Thank you.
Elliott from Apex
805-796-0226
818-707-4593
818-707-4545
Apex5330@gmail.com

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Subject: Posting From Steve Bursten of Exciting Windows
From: Rory McNeil <rory@tech-styles.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 15:35:44 -0800
X-Message-Number: 6

Hi Pros,

Steve Bursten asked me to post this message on Window-Pro. Please show your support to Steve and his family by visiting Valerie's FaceBook memorial page;

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_175593902481257&id=175824019124912

"It is with great sadness that Steve Bursten shared the news that Valerie, his beloved wife, is no longer with us. Valerie, who passed away January 4, 2011, was a driving force in the home furnishings industry and was a friend and mentor to many business owners. Her exceptional style and warmth will be missed."

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Subject: Condolences on behalf of Workroom Association of America...
From: "m. a. plumlee" <blindladie2001@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 20:08:04 -0800 (PST)
X-Message-Number: 7

I wish to convey condolences on behalf of Workroom Association of America and Window Coverings News Magazine to Steve Bursten and family due to the passing of his lovely wife Valerie on Jan. 4, 2011. Valerie was well known figure in the window coverings industry. The love and respect that Steve demonstrated in his articles, and in person for Valerie were a testament to a great lady.

M. A. Plumlee  Workroom Association of America LLC, Founder & CEO Southwest Publishing Group LLC, Pres. 
Window Coverings News Magazine, Publisher
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Subject: RE: Hunter Douglas
From: "Steve Bursten" <steveb@excitingwindows.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 05:59:41 -0500
X-Message-Number: 8

Jo Ann, you have not lost your touch or sense of the industry.  You crystallize the options so every business owner can make their choice.
Thanks for your contribution.  Stay healthy and keep sharing your experience and wisdom.

Steve Bursten

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Subject: Re: Hunter Douglas
From: Levolorman <levolorman@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 07:48:41 -0500
X-Message-Number: 9

Joanne:

Well said.

To add a perspective, how many of us would still be selling a vertical blind for a sliding door rather than a Luminette...$250 vs. $1,000 if not for Hunter?

KACHING!

Rick

Rick Smith
JDR Window Treatments
280 N Bedford Rd
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549

914-666-5777 x.01
914-730-9823 fax

Rick Smith
Suntwist US Representative
646-862-1501 voice
914-730-9823 fax
Rick@Suntwist.us
www.Suntwist.us

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Subject: Re: Hunter Douglas
From: Teresa Carosella <customcreations-interiors@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:59:16 -0600 (CST)
X-Message-Number: 10

Very well said.  I think the economy in your market area/territory makes a difference too. As a HD priority dealer now, but not always, I see both sides of the story.  We all get to make our own decisions on what we want to sell, and every customer is different too. Start at the top, go from there.  Teresa Carosella<br>www.customcreationsandinteriors.com<br>Burnet-Marble Falls, TX <br>customcreationsandinteriors.blogspot.com

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Subject: Re: HD
From: DANNY MOYAL <drprydsnr@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 06:43:53 -0800 (PST)
X-Message-Number: 11

Thank you. Thats the best said yet.I chose a long time ago not to deal wth them. I made the choice based on the way I choose to work. I know Im the dynasore, but I came into the Industry in the 70s and have chosen not to change. 
Those of you coming in now and planing on being around for another 30 years should probably think about how you should proceed. The industry aint what it used to be, and neighther is the rest of the world. So lets hope
2011 is that turn around year and that we all have a chance to recoup and regroup our losses.

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Subject: RE: Hunter
From: "Cheryl Sowder" <design@thefinishingtouch-nm.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 09:40:45 -0700
X-Message-Number: 12

Re: Jo Breeze's comments on Hunter Douglas--well said.  After 30 year in the window covering business and dealing with many window covering companies, I appreciate doing business with a company  that is professional in their approach, stands behind their products, is continually innovative, and supportive of their customers.

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Subject: Shade Pulls
From: Akurtainlady2@aol.com
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 11:56:39 -0500 (EST)
X-Message-Number: 13

Hello Pro's,
Trying to match a few square bronze roller shade pulls that we used to buy from Prestige.Any thoughts? I have tried everyone i can think of. Thanks,
 
Alana  Adams Simlick
Alana Adams Window Treatments & Area Rugs
350 Main  Street
Durham Ct 06422
860-349-9581 Land
860-349-6521  Fax

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From Rory,

It's possible the brass pulls come from a company near me in Santa Barbara called Chic Cleats. They are a wonderful company. Check their web site for the most innovative pulls, tassels and cleat in the industry;

http://bit.ly/eqeQqw

Sandra Nash is the owner.

Best Regards,
Rory McNeil
www.Window-Pro.org
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Subject: Valerie Bursten Memorial Service, Bethesda MD
From: jobreeze <jobreeze@aol.com>
Date: Fri,  7 Jan 2011 17:42:45 -0500
X-Message-Number: 14

From: Jo Ann Brezette
I just received word from Steve regarding Valerie's Memorial Service.

VALERIE BURSTEN MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Bethesda, MD
1:30 p.m.

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