Our textile professionals answer questions about sources of supply, building codes, technical issues and more. This free service is exclusively for IFAI members.
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Phone: 800 328 4324 or +1 651 225 6935
E-mail: infocentral@ifai.com
We do installations of clear curtains for restaurants who want to extend the use of their outdoor patios in rainy or cooler weather.
Digitally printed fabrics provide a world of opportunities for home interior applications.
Companies that do automotive upholstery are familiar with Detroit Car Books; they’re sample books that show the fabrics used in OEM automotive interiors for a particular year.
Photovoltaic technology has been around for years, but offered in rigid solar panels that were rather bulky and not very compatible with fabric products.
When we’re cleaning our tents, which are made out of vinyl laminate, we sometimes notice something odd.
The sales literature on the boat cover fabric I’m thinking of using has information on something called accelerated weathering.
There are a lot of wind farms going up in my area and I’d love it if they were a way for me to bring in new business.
What kind of fluorescent bulbs should I use for an outdoor backlit awning, and where should I get it?
Is two seconds or four seconds the correct pass/fail for Title 19’s afterflame requirement?
I’m applying for a loan, and the lender wants me to submit a business plan for my marine shop.
When to expect updates for Awning Composer, a computer software program that helps customers visualize their buildings with awnings.
Rexine is a term that’s been around for decades and is currently used primarily outside the United States.
Once we received the fabric samples, we were able to determine that the materials in question were flocked fabrics.
Is your business growing and giving you the results you want? Or are you stuck and can’t seem to get moving? Here are five simple steps to get your business unstuck.
1. Re-focus on what you want. Remember your original dream-the one that includes owning a prosperous company that is organized, profitable, has lots of great customers, is run by your empowered managers, and gives you freedom and time to enjoy your life.
2. Realize you are a business builder. You will never reach your goals if you don’t grow yourself. To grow, you’ve got to let go, delegate, and do what you do best: sell. You must invest time to build relationships with loyal customers plus find new ones.
3. Replace yourself with systems. In order to delegate, you need systems and procedures in place that don’t rely on you directing every decision. Put your standards on paper and train your people to follow them.
4. Hire the best. Now that you know where you’re going and have systems in place, you can start building a strong management team prepared to take your company to the next level.
5. Enjoy the ride. With your company organized and growing, you can now focus on creating more opportunities for your business to prosper and grow.
From George Hedley’s latest book “Get Your Business to Work!” As a business coach, Hedley helps entrepreneurs and business owners build profitable companies.