Virtual Staging?

Author: Diane Concialdi, December 23, 2009

Many of you may not know about Virtual Staging, also known as Conceptual Staging. Your rooms are conceptually staged to see and confirm what your design will look like. It’s one step further to reinforce how staging can really work along with actual staging, and well worth the investment to sell your home.

I have been offered an opportunity to become an exclusive Stager for Conceptual Staging to my customers in Orange County CA. These would include homeowners, real estate agents, builders, investors, businesses, and senior assisted living facilities. The list is endless, and it can provide service to many on a small budget.

Check out the poll I’ve created on Linkedin and vote for your choice about Virtual Staging.
http://polls.linkedin.com/p/71467/sdsph

DC Redesign and Home Staging offers staging for all of Orange County CA and some surrounding areas. If you are interested in getting an estimate for staging or you are interested in Conceptual Staging, please contact me.

Don’t Quit: Partner Up

Author: Diane Concialdi, December 4, 2009

We’ve all heard of someone who’s quit or had to get a job to help make ends meet in the real estate market, or any industry for that matter.  Whether it’s a real estate agent, home stager, painter, furniture store, or organizer, it’s very necessary to think of additional ways to create a thriving business.  When looking into a partnership always remember to get everything in writing no matter what.  It’s easy and very economical with Legalzoom. According to BizStats.com, over 72% of all small businesses are sole proprietors compared to 6% who form partnerships. Believe me, it’s hard to run a business alone.

Create a win-win situation for you and your partner. According to the Small Business Administration, the contents of a business partnership agreement should include (a) the amount of equity invested by each partner, (b) type of business, (c) how profits and losses will be shared, (d) pay and compensation, and (e) distribution of assets if the business is dissolved.  Additionally, have your future partner and you create of list of wants, needs and dislikes in the business. Each should contribute something to the business.

Keep in mind these points:

1. Both must share the same vision, strategy for the business, and set up a clear focus that will meet the needs of both partners.

2. Capitalize on the strengths and skills of each partner: one may be good in marketing and the other sales and leadership.

3. Do not split ownership an equal 50/50.  There will be no conclusion to a future decision, so consider 49% to 51% split.

4. Meet monthly to discuss and share, review and provide thoughts, insights and constructive criticism for each other.

DC Redesign and Home Staging is located in Westminster, CA, and services all of Orange County CA as well as surrounding cities.  Create more freedom,  contentment and enthusiasm in your business by partnering with another business owner in your industry!  714-815-3506 or diane@dcredesign.com