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Alice T. Chan is the Staging Designers’ Success Coach and founder of SuccessfulStagingBiz.com. Our tools and programs help Staging Designers catapult their success by turning their expensive hobby into a profitable expression of their talent.

Make the Best Decision for Your Home Staging Business

Don't be fooled by all of the hype about the "perfect" part-time career. Learn what is possible about potential Home Staging careers. Find out the basic facts about part-time versus full-time Home Staging businesses. Be informed and make the best choice for your business. Read

By: Alice Chan | 09/05/2009 | Business

Your Home Staging Business Will Benefit From Systems

Are you struggling with issues in your Home Staging Business? Do your clients find you unorganized at times? You can improve your business by learning how to create business systems and procedures for every aspect of your Home Staging Business. Gain valuable tips and impress clients with your organization. Read

By: Alice Chan | 07/05/2009 | Business

Learn Tips on Finding the Best Home Staging Classes for You

Have you ever wished to change jobs? Do you dream of becoming a professional Home Stager? Learn some tips from an expert in the field on how to find those home staging classes, what they might cost and other valuable information. Find the answers to your questions and make an informed, educated decision about your future career. Read

By: Alice Chan | 07/05/2009 | Business

Home Staging Props Made Easy: Use Magazines

Home staging uses props for key visual elements to create more attractive rooms. Let me give you some great tips for inexpensive ways to build design props to make your home sale ready. Learn how to use common magazines to build themes for bedrooms and other rooms. Read

By: Alice Chan | 30/04/2009 | Business

Home Staging Tip: Using Cookbooks to Create Kitchen Themes

Creatively staging your kitchen can make a huge difference in today's tough real estate market. Kitchen clutter is out and attractive, well-designed themes are in. Learn how to create two professional looking themes and tips for creating other kitchen counterscapes and show your kitchen to its best advantage. Read

By: Alice Chan | 30/04/2009 | Business

Home Staging Is Like "Dancing With the Stars"

In the real estate market truly effective, professional Home Staging is very strategic. There are a lot of people who can make a house look pretty, but pretty doesn't get your house sold. For home staging to be effective, the psychology behind it must be kept in mind. Learn how in this changing real estate market, sellers, realtors, and home stagers step up their game so that a property really STANDS OUT and makes buyers STOP and TAKE NOTICE. Read

By: Alice Chan | 26/04/2009 | Business

Beware of the HYPE about Starting a Home Staging Business

Don't fall for the Internet hype that wants you to believe Home Staging business is a breeze. Have you read some of the ridiculous false claims on websites regarding starting your home staging business? Home Staging is a career for the serious business professional in today's uncertain real estate market. Don't let those so called "Internet experts" who obviously know NOTHING about the Home Staging industry steer you the wrong way. Read

By: Alice Chan | 22/04/2009 | Business

Discover New Inspiration By Window Shopping

Mall window shopping doesn't have to be an aimless pursuit. It can be a great tool for fresh, innovative ideas in Home Staging. Do you feel as if you are duplicating the same few designs over and over with your customers? You don't want to see the same look and neither do real estate agents and clients. Learn how window shopping can spark creative ideas for new home staging design. Read

By: Alice Chan | 10/03/2009 | Business

Are You Giving It Away?

The old saying goes "Time is Money". As a Home Stager you need to take a cue from that and value your time and specialized knowledge. You're worth it! Learn some tips on how to prequalify clients and understand the difference between an interview and a consultation. This pre-qualification process will help you AVOID running around town, from property to property, giving away free advice and estimates. Read

By: Alice Chan | 09/03/2009 | Business

Is Your Environment Supporting Your Journey To Success?

Your environment can define you. How and where you spend your time can determine both personal and business results. Learn to be more discriminating about your time. Create a more productive pathway for your success. Read

By: Alice Chan | 08/03/2009 | Business