Overview Preparing for a buying trip Traveling internationally Meeting the client Choosing the merchandise Closing the deal Following up
Preparing for the Trip Know your needs Know your customers Know the current trends Set up your meetings Plan the itinerary Read the Buyer manual Pack what you need
Colorizing Your Room Where to add color Furniture and accessory changes How to match colors Does verdigris work with Realgar ?
See the color swatches in the Room Planner Kit Sample So you like verdigris; what next? Check the color wheel Work with the swatches
Pulling It All Together Make up an action plan Give it a rest, then revisit it Call in your reinforcements Friends Family Professionals Make it happen!
Understanding C o l o r Color wheel primer Tones and hues Saturation What’s in a name Cerulean or Azurite verdigris or Malachite Vermilion or Realgar
Designing with Color Wide World Importers
See the color swatches in the Room Planner Kit Sample So you like verdigris; what next? Check the color wheel Work with the swatches
Traveling Internationally Know the culture Read the latest advisories Check your passport Update your immunizations
Meeting the Client Make proper introductions Dress appropriately Build good relationships
Choosing the Merchandise Is it available? Is it good quality? What’s the production time? What’s our profit margin?
The Hero Reluctant rebel Innately sympathetic Untested potential
The Ally
The Problem Revenge Rescue Escape Choices
Pulling It All Together Develop an action plan Set it aside, and then revisit it Call in your reinforcements Friends Family Professionals Make it happen!
Closing the Deal Negotiate terms Mutually commit to a schedule Sign the appropriate contracts
Following Up Submit the paperwork Keep in touch with the clients Track the order Did it arrive on time? Did it arrive undamaged? Was the right quantity received?