Selling Green

by Tracy Reid, East Coast Design Center Manager, Shaw Industries

You learn at a tender age that yellow and blue make green.  The question then becomes how to make green by selling green?  The statistics are in and consumer research reveals that 78% of consumers make a conscious effort to recycle, and 88% are interested in learning about environmental products.  So, how do you close the sale on green products?

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The Roundtable Advantage

By Bethanie Hestermann, Editorial Assistant, BDC Magazine

Ever wished there was a Design Center Managers Anonymous? You know, a place to go when you need support and encouragement? A place where your struggles are empathized with and your successes are celebrated? If so, consider the advantages of starting a Roundtable in your area.

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