Industry News
In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as trade journals, magazines, blogs, and association websites. Industry information is always changing. For the latest news, current issues and popular opinions, try following one or more of these sources. In addition, interacting with the websites that provide this information through commenting and asking questions may also provide you with more information.
Associations
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for your business plan. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
Canadian Associations
- British Columbia Real Estate Association | Provides services and development for BC Realtors to help promote and expand the profession.
International Associations
- Real Estate Staging Association | A North American association funded and directed by its members for the sole purpose of the betterment of the home staging industry. Check out their event page here.
- International Association of Home Staging Professionals | An organization with a credentialed membership base and multi-decade history.
- American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners | A networking society for certified home stagers, redesigners, color experts and e-designers.
Magazines & Trade Journals
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for business planning. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
- Spruce Magazine | A digital Victoria-based home and design magazine with an Interior Design/Home Staging resource guide.
- Canadian Home Trends | A magazine with over 20 years of back issues and a specific Home Staging & Real Estate section.
- Aspire Design and Home | “A global guide to in-depth and varied views of beauty and shelter that stirs the imagination.”
- Staging Standard Magazine | A RESA accredited magazine specially for home stagers offered by Certified Staging Professionals International.
Consultant & Other Websites
- Coaching by Marianne | Marianne offers free resources and one-on-one coaching for home stagers interested in taking their business to the next level.
- Olive + Opal Interiors Staging Mentorship | Two professional home stagers offering digital consultations and mentoring for other business owners.
- Cru Business Coaching for Home Stagers & Airbnb Stylists | Offers advice for home stagers interested in efficiently and effectively scaling their business.
MarketWatch - Industry Analyzer | The Industries section contains current data on Dow Jones Industry Sectors. Aggregate data as well as company-specific data is available.
PriceWaterhouse Coopers Canada (PwC) | Global consultancy firm that produces reports on the state of various industries.
Firsthand | A free source of industry information. Use the Industry Profiles to research growing industries and best industries by major, and Company Rankings and Profiles to find news, company information, and industry-specific sample professions. Basic monthly membership is free and offers access to blogs, discussion forums, and job listings.
Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre | This free resource created by the Vancouver Public Library is an online and in-person resource that helps newcomers to Canada find information to get a job, explore different careers or start a business.
Blogs & Discussion Forums
- The Home Staging Show | A podcast about home staging, real estate, and creating a beautiful house to live in or sell.
- The Home Staging Association Podcast with Paloma Harrington | This podcast focuses on home staging business branding, trends, partnerships, and personal development.
- Home Staging Talk - Honest Insights, Information and Inspiration | Interviews with home staging business owners to help build, market, and manage a growing business.
- The Staging Insider | Hosted by RESA’s creative director, Felicia Pulley, this podcast focuses on authentic stories from home staging professionals.
- The Staging Lab | A podcast for small town home stagers who want to become the entrepreneurs of their dreams
TIP: As with all sources, news articles and blogs should be carefully evaluated. For information on how to evaluate your information, watch video tutorial Module Five: Using Information Responsibly.