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Save a Tree — There’s an App for That

By Tony White Sometime back in October, I received notification of a post by Jeff at RevitKid that AutoDesk had released a new app for iPhone, iPad, and iTouch. The app allows the on-the-go designer access to .DWF files while … read more

10 Basics of Leadership

By: Cherie Y. Anderson For nearly two years, I have had a great opportunity to attend a weekly mentorship meeting on servant leadership. The class is made up of a group of people with various backgrounds and skills, but share … read more

Generous Networking

By: Lee Boyland I just recently attended a workshop – the last of a six-part series geared toward newer designers in the industry. This last session was on networking. When the guest speaker asked what came to mind when we … read more

“It’s wonderful to be here, It’s certainly a thrill.”

By Gary K. Pino, FMP   BRAVO … CONGRATULATIONS … WAY TO GO … and all of the other inspiring & admirable accolades that go along with achieving such an awesome milestone of being in business for 20 years.  In addition … read more

Swimming against the tide; I Too Broke These 6 Business Rules

By Jill Mendoza: In pondering IDO’s, 20th Anniversary which just happens to be this month, February 14, 2012, I am reminded of a recent article I read in Inc. Magazine by a fellow small business owner, René Shimada Siegel, the … read more

20 Years Young and Ready for More!

By Janet Thomas On February 14, 1992 Jill Mendoza hung out her shingle and opened  IDO Incorporated. She set up shop in her basement and courageously went to work offering specialized design services not available from anyone else. From this … read more

Space from Home That’s as Green as You Want to Be

By Julie Knight I recently stayed at a new kind of Starwood Hotel in Baltimore, MD.  Inspired by Starwood Resorts, Element Hotel “Encourages renewal through a nature-influenced environment. Intuitively constructed with an efficient use of space, Elements helps you stay … read more

Confront the shampoo girls, but please update your knowledge base on Indiana’s Interior Design Legislation.

By: Jill Mendoza  The Jan. 30 – Feb. 5th 2012 IBJ (Indianapolis Business Journal) published an Opinion from Sheila Suess Kennedy a professor of law and public policy at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI that; simply … read more

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