Newsletter

Are You Using www.woodlandblinds.com

to Save Time?

As all of us know—”Time is Money”. This is especially true in the competitive world of the Window Covering Industry. Here are some ways you can use our website to save time:

· Place your orders on-line. All custom horizontal blinds and woven wood shades can be placed in our on-line shopping cart. Only Builders Express Blinds, Shades and Arches and our custom Honeycomb/Cellular Shades are not available at this time (we are currently in the process of adding these product lines to the shopping cart). The shopping cart can also be used to price jobs and keep track of all of your orders. Call your sales agent today for an on-line entry application.

· Track your UPS shipments on-line. The morning after your order has shipped, you can go to our website to track your shipment. Click on the “Shipment Tracking” link on the left side of our home page. Type in your Woodland Blinds tracking number (sent to you on your daily confirmation). The UPS tracking information will be displayed for your use.

· All order forms are available on our website. Go to the “Our Products” tab on the bar at the top of the page. Then click on the “Order Forms” link on the left side of any of our product pages. Choose the order form you want to print. This order form will appear in an Adobe (pdf) format for your use.

· Troubleshooting instructions are available on our website. Click on the “Technical Information” tab at the top of our home page. You will see a list of instructions that tell you how to install blinds, shorten blinds, replace slats, troubleshoot and change out tilters, troubleshoot lift problems, and install hold downs. All of these instructions are available in a Adobe (pdf) format for your use.

We also have several e-mail addresses for your use:

· orders@woodlandblinds.com—To place new orders and request changes to orders that have not shipped. Also, fax quote requests here.

· statuscheck@woodlandblinds.com—To check the status of orders that have not shipped.

· customerservice@woodlandblinds.com—To report problems on orders that have already shipped. This can include remake requests, parts orders, and repair orders.

Please call customer service at (713) 640-2885, option 2 if you have any questions. Or call your sales agent direct: You can reach Becky Rice at extension 105, Bob Zwink at extension 129 or Kaye Stevenson at extension 139.

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Bamboo Blinds

In November, 2006 we began making our new product line of Bamboo Blinds. The response has been great. Homeowners love this look. These blinds combine the beauty of the woven wood look with the performance and durability of 2” horizontal blinds. The back of these slats has a cloth privacy backing that reduces light and adds stability. Each blind has a color-coordinated Stained Basswood 3” Valance, 2” Bottomrail and
Tassels to give this product a complete and finished appeal.

These blinds are available in 4 colors. Order your sample deck today for $4.99 each.

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Sample Blinds and Shades Are In Stock and Available!

We keep a comprehensive stock of sample blinds and shades ready made and available to you in one business day. Most standard product line samples cost $15 each and measure 18” x 24”. Samples with special options and features are available at a cost that is approximately 1/2 the normal surcharge. We will make any sample blind or shade in sizes that fall in our lowest price grid for $15 plus 1/2 the normal surcharge for special options and features. Sample blinds and shades in larger sizes can be ordered to your specifications for your normal cost less 10%. Use the sample order form that is available on our website to order your stock samples today.

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Check Out Our 8 New Woven Wood Patterns

Woodland Blinds has added 8 new woven wood patterns to our Woven Wood Shade Product Line. These 8 new colors are in stock and available now. Add-on kits are available at no charge. This kit includes the new colors, a card showing our privacy and blackout linings, and instructions for updating your existing kits. We will be discontinuing a total of 8 fabrics in the near future. For now, the following fabrics are out of stock and discontinued: #10301 Zig Zag Maple, #10303 Lido Beige, #10404 Mesh Natural, & #10502 Tibet Natural. Order your woven wood add-on kits today.

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Fauxwood Arches

Fast Delivery at a Reasonable Price

2” blinds of all kinds have never been more affordable and popular. However, custom sunburst arches are expensive and production time can take up to six weeks. Our Sunburst Arches ship in 2 business days. Our perfect arches are the best product at the best price that you can get on the market. Adding our Perfect Fauxwood Arch to your selection will create new selling opportunities for your company. Arches are easy to install and clean; add value to the home; and block the radiant heat of the sun which can fade carpets, bedspreads, and furniture. Arches also complement the look of a home by covering all the openings with a consistent look to the entire house. We are committed to maintaining an inventory level that will keep most sizes ready and available for immediate delivery with minimal back orders.
These arches are made of PVC in a sunburst design with adjustable slats. Sizes range from 24” in width up to 72” in width. Available in 2 colors: #4110 Snow White & #4111 Pearl White. This assortment should allow you to match most white blind colors and to fit most windows. Be sure to order one now as a hand sample to show potential customers.

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Sample Blinds and Shades Are In Stock and Available!

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See What’s New at

www.woodlandblinds.com

We are currently in the process of adding our Builders Express Program and Honeycomb/Cellular Shades to the shopping cart. Remember that the $1.25 fuel surcharge is not reflected in the price when you order your blinds on-line.

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Did You Know?

· Paying your invoice within 15 days of the invoice date allows you to take a 1-1/2% early payment discount. Paying your invoice in this manner allows us to discount with our vendors—leading to decreased cost, which we pass on to you.

· Woven Wood Deck Updates are in stock and available at no charge.

· All of our sample decks and selling kits (except Cellular shades) are available with our Sunrise Label or with your own Private Label (minimum order required) for the same price.

· Orders with 10 or more blinds that total over $1,000 are eligible for contract quote discounts. Fax your quote requests to
(888) 833-2950.

August 2007

Bamboo Blinds