IDRC Newsletter Issue 30 - August 2011 - Aug 9, 2011

As this year’s sponsors, Interior Decor Resources Canada (IDRC) and Source of Furniture & Accessories (SOFA) wish Showcase Marketing Ltd. the success and support in bringing more new products, ideas, opportunities, and more educational trade seminars to the New Interior Decorating Show.  Showcasemarketing.ca has100 years of combined experience, 250,000 sq. ft. of event space, over 5 million visitors and counting, and this year marks over 50 shows produced! This October the Interior Decorating Show will coincide with the 26th International Home Show - Canada’s Largest Fall Show! This is a combination for success! Thousands of local and international decorators have been anticipating the all new show to extend their resources in exquisite decorating products, furnishings, fabrics, colours,  coverings, fixtures, and hot new accessories.

There will be many opportunities to learn about the latest industry developments, participate in specially sponsored features, listen to celebrity speakers Jane Lockhart and Karl Lohnes and to visit more than 100 trade show exhibitors and connect with peers!

The Show's Trade Only day will feature four exciting FABPlus Seminars, a Smooze Hour and a cash bar after 6 pm. Dont’ miss the FABPlus Seminars and enhance your knowledge of the latest products. Register by emailing Tatiana@idrcanada.org.

If you're considering exhibiting, there is still time to apply! Join today’s visionaries and tomorrow’s leaders for an action-packed event filled with knowledge, networking, professional development and shopping! There is no limit to what we can do together! If you are a retailer, supplier, manufacturer, then plan today to sell, market, and promote your brand to the perfect visitor mix with thousands of interior decorators plus another 75000 consumers in 4 days only! 

Sponsorship opportunities: Align your brand with Canada’s foremost decorating event. Don’t miss out. For more information contact Paul Newdick:  T: 416.512.1305 Ext. 223, Email: info@interiordecoratingshow.com

To view the show's floor plan, please visit www.showcasemarketing.ca

Canpar continually strives to provide IDRC Members with new services to meet your shipping needs.  Did you know that Canpar now offers a COLLECT SERVICE?  To save time and money, Canpar’s Collect Service allows you to authorize other parties to ship using your account with the shipments appearing on your invoice for fast and easy processing.Visit Canpar online at www.canpar.com to take advantage of this new service.

Sameday Worldwide has been offering IDRC Members preferred pricing for many years and they are anxious to grow this relationship. Sameday provides a variety of service offerings and enhancements for small and large volume shippers whether your requirements are local, within Canada or global.

Sameday Worldwide provides personalized, customized courier, expedited LTL and cargo services for customers nationwide.  Sameday’s specialty is the efficient door to door overnight movement of shipments of any size and weight across Canada, to and from the United States, and to and from virtually any International port.  Sameday can offer IDRC Members cost savings at higher weight breaks.  Pricing on shipments 50 pounds and above to Canadian locations is very attractive for IDRC Members. Fore more information contact bill.gregus@sameday.ca

Business Insurance
Members of The Co-operators have been helping Canadian businesses just like yours with commercial insurance solutions and financial plans for over 65 years. Your local agent will work with you to determine the coverage and options you need and make sure you’re informed with regular updates.

Home-based business coverage is an extension to your existing home insurance policy that adds coverage for your business property, income and liability. If you or your spouse runs a small to medium-sized business from your home, talk to your agent about getting the coverage you need.Life insurance can be a valuable tool in ensuring the continuation or succession of your business. Visit our business life insurance section for more information. If you already have home insurance with The Co-operators, you may not need a separate policy for your home business; an extension to your existing home insurance policy may meet your needs.

Business property: Business property includes items such as stock held for sale, samples, supplies, filing cabinets, computer and associated software, tools and more. It also includes your customers' goods. If you attend events such as trade shows or craft fairs outside your home, the $7,500 limit on items temporarily away from your premises covers your stock while it's being transported in your vehicle or while at the event.

• On premise: $30,000 limit
• Off premise: $7,500 limit

Loss of money: Covers up to $1,000 for any business-related cash lost on the property.

Business continuation expenses: This covers you for up to $10,000 if your home becomes unfit to live in because of an insured loss. An insured loss can be anything you are covered for under your main Home policy, such as fire or other insured property damage.Business continuation coverage will compensate you for necessary expenses while continuing your business from another location. With this protection, you can keep your business operating and focus on your customers' needs.

Liability: Liability coverage insures your business against bodily injury or property damage relating to your company's products or services, as well as an accident or injury occurring on the premises, such as a messenger or customer visiting your home business and slipping on your steps.

Please click on the link to view the application form for Miscellaneous Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) offered to IDRC members.

Window coverings add privacy and elegance to a home. Whether you’re looking for casual or formal, contemporary or traditional, finding the best designs just got easier.

Window Fashions By Design is launching an innovative approach to window coverings this summer with their new Hunter Douglas Studio and Resource program. The program, geared to the design trade, provides designers and their clients access to the ultimate showcase, including the exclusive Alustra and Design Studio Collections, with the comfort and luxury of a private showroom.

Located in the new SOFA Marketplace at the International Centre, it’s a one-stop shop where designers can access product support, automation expertise, and a risk-free ordering process.

“Designers and decorators that become our Design Studio partners will benefit from many resources,” says Helen Nichols, President of Window Fashions By Design. “Our Studio becomes their showroom to use in a trade environment. They can save their sample book investment by using our book loaning program, and preferred pricing will allow them to remain competitive in the industry.”

Nichols says their check measure and install service is a risk-free benefit, and designers and decorators can grow their design business with the addition of Hunter Douglas products to their offering. “They don't have to walk away from the window covering sale anymore,” says Nichols.

The Studio opens August 2, 2011, so drop in and check out this new Hunter Douglas Trade program. From inspiration to installation Window Fashions By Design will get you there in style.

Contact information: 416-247-5996, hdstudio@bell.net, WindowFashionsByDesign.com

Marketplace Open House

You're Invited!
Tue., Aug.9, 10am - 4 pm

Meet some of the Marketplace Vendors to learn about the design programs and exciting opportunities that they will be launching to help build your business.

VIP Event
Aug. 9, 4-6 pm
Special draw valued over $800, sparkling wine & sweets.

Save the Date
Marketplace
Grand Opening
Wed., September 14

If you're not a member, become one today! Join us and take advantage of the many benefits our association has to offer. If you're not ready to join yet, you can list your business for FREE on our website. In order to create a free listing, please fill out the "Join Us" form and select the "Listed" option which is set to zero dollars.