WELCOME letter from the editor
A
s a small business owner, I know that
For inspiration this month, make sure you check out
having access to the right information
the winners of the VISION Design and Workroom
and the right connections is critical for
Competition Awards’ workroom category on page 43.
success. That’s why my colleagues and
They’re preceded by profiles of this year’s Designer
I are so pleased to present the annual
of the Year, Katherine Wozniak, and Workroom of the
Industry Resource Directory in this issue. If you want
Year, Linda Tully, because there’s nothing like learning
to add motorized shades to your
from the success of your peers. And
product line but aren’t sure who is
don’t miss the results of this year’s
offering them, or are seeking new
Window Fashions Artisan Projects,
fabric and trim suppliers, or are
which made their world debut at
looking for help with professional
this year’s International Window
services, the supplier’s guide may be
Coverings Expo. They are displayed
your new best friend. With a quick
on page 87.
glance, you can tell what companies
Finally, I want to say thank you to
offer what you need and how you
everyone who participated in our
can reach them. I hope you’ll hang on
recent reader survey. We’re taking
to this issue and refer back to it on a regular basis.
those results and using them to
How can we help you with your
you over the coming year. Please
other business needs? Welton Hong
feel free to send me your thoughts
has another great piece on how
and article ideas anytime.
to deal with less-than-flattering online reviews on page 16. Jason Zullo has a terrific
build an even better magazine for
Cheers,
piece on how to make thousands in 10 minutes (all in a column on page 18 that will take you two minutes to read). I’m excited that James Holloway has offered to do a “Business 101” series for us over the next several months. If you’re just starting a company or need a refresher on business basics, please review his article on page 20.
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Sophia Bennett Editor-in-Chief sophia@wf-vision.com
