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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/
Furntech-AFRDI AGM: Discussion on the Australian Consumer Law
At the recent AGM of Furntech-AFRDI, delegates welcomed a guest speaker who gave a presentation on the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and how it affects the furnishing industry. Delegates were able to pose questions specifically related to their individual businesses,...
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...
Love Table Design?
Prepare to lose yourself inside the inky blue depths of designer Christopher Duffy’s latest creation. The UK artist recently completed the Abyss Table, a hypnotising dining table made from layered glass and sustainably sourced wood to mimic the ocean depths. Lights...
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...
Australians duped into buying furniture
The world’s most recognisable brand is ‘Made in Italy’ so how is it being used to dupe consumers into buying furniture? Have you heard about the new country of origin labelling changes? There is a Bill before Australian Federal Parliament right now which will affect...