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Repairs Before Home Selling Return Rewards
Taking a break over Christmas?... Looking to sell your house? – well, this is a great time to do some reno’s for a high return. Quick fixes before selling a home always pay off, but which home repairs bring the biggest return? Specific answers to this often-asked...
Appliance Trends
Trends in home decor and appliances are constantly changing - silver, gold, copper, brass - the options are limitless. However, for 2017 it seems that sleek black stainless steel will replace the usual gleaming silver appliances around the home. This new black...
The Coolest Ideas for an Australian themed Christmas
Christmas is an exciting and magical time steeped in family traditions and special memories, here are some wonderful Aussie Themed Christmas ideas from Brisbane kids. https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/merry-aussie-christmas-everything-need-australian-themed-christmas/
ACCC talks to furnishing industry stakeholders
At the recent AGM of Furntech-AFRDI, delegates welcomed Billy Brine, A/g Senior Project Officer, Small Business & Industry Codes from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) for his presentation on the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and how it...
The Victorian Premier’s Design Awards Winners!
The Victorian Premier's Design Awards were announced last night at the National Gallery of Victoria. The Awards recognise the best in Victorian Design and Innovation across eight categories, including Product Design, Fashion and Student Design (with two new categories...
Venue Operators Beware
Are you buying furniture direct from China? Then you are considered the manufacturer in the eyes of the Australian Consumer Law. The Australian Furniture Association has been made aware of the serious financial and insurance risks to hospitality, conferencing and...
Colour Psychology
Step into the fascinating world of Colour Psychology with Award Winning Interior Decorators, Taryn Whitaker and Tracey McLeod, and discover a foolproof process for finding the ideal colour palette for every home and business. The powerful properties of colour are...
Australian Gaming and Hospitality Venue Operators Beware
Australian Venue Operators beware. Are you buying furniture direct from China? Then you are considered the manufacturer in the eyes of the Australian Consumer Law. The Australian Furniture Association has been made aware of the serious financial and insurance risks to...
5 Tips for Small Business Owners
If you are starting out in the furniture business or been in business for a while, one of the most important things you can do as a business owner is to pay attention to money management. If you want your business success to turn into personal financial success, you...
Is your business Christmas ready?
If your business is retail-focused, you have one goal at this time of year and that is Christmas sales. November and December can account for 20% of annual sales for businesses, and for those AFA Members who have online stores this is for you too. You need to start...