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HOMI and Salone del Mobile 2021
2021-09-05 - 2021-09-10 | ON
HOMI, the Lifestyle Exhibition, dedicated to lifestyle and home decorations, initially scheduled for January 2021, has been rescheduled from 5 to 10 September at fieramilanocity and Mico together with the Salone del Mobile.
“Synergy, rationalisation and development are the keywords to re-opening the industry and supporting businesses and professionals alike,” says Carlo Bonomi, President of Fiera Milano: “following the fashion industry’s gathering of its entire value chain in a single week, the design and home decorations industries will also hold their exhibitions at the same time. A revolutionary approach which has transformed a time of crisis into a new opportunity.”
“Holding the two events together,” says Luca Palermo, Member of the Board of Fiera Milano, “will enrich the entire lifestyle system at Milan, providing it with an even more international arena for its offerings.”
The new calendar will enable HOMI to continue in its work of transforming the event from a simple meeting between supply and demand into an international networking hub for the entire value chain. In expectation of the upcoming event, HOMI will continue to develop its digital project and stay close to businesses and professionals with its year-round visibility platform.
HOMI, the Lifestyle Exhibition, will be held on 5 to 10 September 2021 at fieramilanocity and Mico.

Back to Class: The Next Level Business Workshop by TIDC
2021-09-15 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
The perfect workshop for emerging designers in the industry!

About this event

Back to Class: The Next Level Business Workshop
Weds. Sept. 15, 8:30am – 4pm
Here’s something new: a full day masterclass on growing your business specifically developed for emerging designers and design companies looking to stand out and accelerate their business. This full-day workshop will help you cut through the noise and shine in your projects.
Challenges you face
Examples – minimal brand differentiation from others
– projects are sporadic,
– $$$ model isn’t profitable
– wearing too many hats, but until there’s more revenue coming in it’s something you cope with
– happiness is far & few because it’s drained by all the menial tasks
– working too much – not proud of their portfolio
– projects are sporadic
– billing for time and not value
– Feelings are: frustrated, overwhelmed, tired and doubtful – mindset
– CEO time-blocking
– Standout formula that differentiates you from others
– Marketing Fundamentals
– Sales Fundamentals
Questions to Ask
• How can I differentiate myself to stand out?
• Where can I find more qualified leads?
• How can I convert more leads to customers?
• What marketing channel is going to give me the biggest ROI?
• Will finding clients ever get easier?
Class workshop #1 – Setting up Your Success System
Knowing the essentials is the first step in the right direction. Get an overview of key areas you need to pay attention to and why, for a thriving interior design business.
Class workshop #2 – Identifying Your Signature Style
There are advantages to having a signature style in the start-up stage of your business. Here’s where you gain an understanding of why it’s important, the essentials in defining it and how to put your style into practice while honoring your clients.
Class workshop #3 – Client Sign up Roadmap
Knowing what to say and do to turn conversations into clients is the only way to onboard new clients successfully. You’ll walk away with a proven Client Sign Up Roadmap so you can coach your prospective clients to the YES – line!
Class workshop #4 – Productivity Practices
It can be difficult to toggle between two important roles — the one that makes sure the bills are paid, and the one that provides artistic vision for client projects. Discover how to structure for productivity so you can win your day and win your week.
Price: $175 for guests that sign up before August 25
$200 August 25- Sept 12
For those attending in person – continental breakfast and lunch will be provided and all social distancing protocols will be followed, including 6-foot-spacing between attendees and hosts, masks are mandatory during class. Live webinar option also available.
*Please note that if there is another provincial lockdown- the event will go on as an online-only event*
