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FABplus Seminars at the Interior Decorating Show

10am – 11am: SBS Consulting Group Inc.: Preparing for Success by Susan Smith Register

Managing your business without a plan is similar to going on a road trip without a map. It might prove to be a little more adventurous but who knows what you are missing along the way.

Attend this session and Discover why Stephen Covey’s statement “begin with the end in mind” is the key to successful planning. Explore the importance of defining the road map and then discuss the key steps involved in pulling it all together. All participants walk away with a basic implementation plan for a strategic planning process.

12pm -1pm: Avant Garde presented by Margaret Dietsch, National Sales Manager Register

Design Style. Hot New Trends. Fashion. Architecture. Natural Elements. What inspires a Designer Textile Collection?

Join Margaret Dietsch as she shares the inspiration.One look at our Avant Garde collections will tell you all you need to know- that great quality and design can come in almost any colour or style imaginable when it comes from Avant Garde. With a passion for design and a commitment to service excellence we look forward to making your life more beautiful no matter where your design needs live.

2pm – 3pm: Prime Walls: “Wallpaper Trends 2011 – A Practical Approach” by Ali Nikzad, President Register

For the last 15 years, Ali Nikzad has proposed and specified inspiring wall coverings for commercial and residential projects throughout the world. In his presentation , he will discuss and show latest trends if residential wall paper. You will gain a lot of practical ideas on this presentation that you can apply tour design work next day.

4pm -5pm:Interior designer, colour expert, spokesperson, author and television personality Jane Lockhart on behalf of SOFA ( FREE seminar for all attendees) Register