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adno=3809025-1 960 S McCall Rd, Englewood (941) 208-5931 www.beautifulblindsanddesigns.com When you work with Beautiful Blinds & Designs, you work directly with the owner, Kimberly Weaver. Kimberly takes great pride in this and it's defi nitely not something you get with any other bind company or "big box store" around. With an extensive background in window treatments and decorating, Kimberly uses her fl air for design and previous installation experience to provide every customer with what they need and want. A 7th generation Florida native, Kimberly is excited to see how her business has grown. Amber is our offi ce manager and brings over 20 years of customer service experience to our team. She has been working in the window treatment industry since moving to Englewood from Ohio in 2002 and has been with Beautiful Blinds & Designs since the showroom opened in 2016. Amber works diligently to provide the best customer service in the area. She is very friendly, personable, and detail orientated. She keeps the offi ce running smoothly while doing her best to ensure that every customer feels welcome and important. She truly enjoys what she does and it defi nitely shows! Taylor has been with us for three years now and she's proving to be a great asset to Beautiful Blinds & Designs. She has trained with Kimberly in sales,with our installer Vett, and works in the offi ce with Amber. She is anxious to learn everything she can about window treatments and is excited to grow with Beautiful Blinds & Designs. Taylor's youthful and vibrant personality has won many customers over! She is a fast learner and is great with helping customers in the showroom. She has a natural eye for design and color and we look forward to watching her excel in the window treatment industry! ENGLEWOOD ENGLEWOOD ENGLEWOOD 2021 2021 2021 Window Treatment Company Since Day One! Taylor Kimberly Amber "A beautiful job from start to fi nish!" Voted #1 collaboration, you'll probably need a video conference setup. Another common challenge: access to a printer. More than one-fourth of desk-based workers ranked having access to the off ice printer among the top three things they miss about the in-off ice experience. If your home off ice isn't already equipped with a printer or you need to upgrade, you may be wondering where to start. Convenience is more important than everything else in a home printer, according to survey participants. You may also agree with the 52% of remote workers who indicated that if they were considering buying a new home printer in the future, it must be easy to use, and a simple set-up process was a leading demand. One convenient and simple option is the HP+ smart printing system, which is powered by a cloud-based ecosystem with enhanced security, productivity and sustainability features. Paired with an optional Instant Ink automated supplies replenishment subscription, an environmentally friendly solution to ensure you never run out of ink or toner, the system off ers a perfect solution for hybrid workers and small businesses. Start small Establishing a well-equipped home off ice takes time and money. Identify the equipment and essentials you need to get started, then create a wish list with other items you can add over time. As you're setting priorities, remember it can pay to invest in quality products from the get- go. If you have to make repairs, or upgrade or replacement equipment, you may actually spend more in the long run. Get a strong network At the off ice, you probably had an IT department responsible for keeping your network up and running. At home, you may still have some level of tech support, but your home connectivity is likely your own concern. A good network starts with a quality router. You'll also want to shop OFFICE continued from page 14 Women In Business September 2021 16

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