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	<description>Photo albums, picture frames, writing journals, diaries.</description>
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		<title>Collaboration</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is much enjoyment working with people in different fields to come up with something new and different that you are proud of. We have just launched a new product called Poems to Share. This was a collaboration with The Red Room Poetry Company.

Poems to Share is a pack of cards featuring poems by Australian [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A New inspiring book to read.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Drive by Daniel H. Pink
Drive looks at the best way to motivate ourselves and others. We are hooked on the notion that it is all about the carrot and stick- this seems to be far from the truth. “The secret to high performance and satisfaction- at work, at school and at home- is the deeply [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/a-new-inspiring-book-to-read/</link>
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		<title>THE NEW PRODUCTS TIME OF YEAR</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Trade Fairs are a time to meet up with family members (our interstate agents) lots of colleagues and friends, and share industry gossip and ideas.
The Life in Style trade show this year has many gorgeous things.
We are showcasing new life style ranges, our Poems to Share cards-a collaboration with the Red Room Company (www.redroomcompany.org/).
Along with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/the-new-products-time-of-year/</link>
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		<title>Expectations in our Business Relationships</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is reasonable to expect of business owners who have made an appointment with you and do not turn up or cancel at the very last minute?
I ask myself this question every time we launch new products. 
There is tendency for some independent retailers to ignore the fact they have made appointments. Are they rude [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/expectations-in-our-business-relationships/</link>
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		<title>Change &#8211; implications when creating new products.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
 




    
This week has been stressful as we put the finishing touches to our new collection, all because we missed the flow on effect of some changes (always for the better) but with implications we did not think through quickly enough.

Flora range- cushions, purses, napkins, journal in a bag
For example- [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/change-implications-when-creating-new-products/</link>
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		<title>MANUFATURING IN CHINA -Getting it Right</title>
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On a recent trip to Hong Kong &#38; China to check on products we have made here, Amanda and I were yet again astounded by the size and scale of China. Checking samples with the production manager
This becomes obvious in the hours spent getting from place to place, exhaustion and lots of road [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/manufaturing-in-china-getting-it-right/</link>
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		<title>What makes Corban &amp; Blair frames so much better?</title>
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When you hold one of these frames in your hands the differences to other frames is obvious. The construction is solid, the design is unique and the colour ranges are on trend.
What you can’t see is that they are made in New Zealand, from plantation timber and are certified Carbon Neutral by the Carbon [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/what-makes-corban-blair-frames-so-much-better/</link>
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		<title>ED (Technology Education &amp; Design) &#8211; Ideas Worth Spreading</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
 
When you have a moment and want to be inspired visit http://www.ted.com/ to listen to short talks of about 10-12 minutes by remarkable people for FREE.
I occasionally dip into these when I want a different perspective on life and work.






I spent an afternoon this week listening to TED speakers on a range of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/ed-technology-education-design-ideas-worth-spreading/</link>
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		<title>Thoughts for the NEW YEAR.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
 
 
 
The past 18 months have been difficult- sales have been ‘softish’, colleagues &#38; friends have gone out of business, while others have been slow to make the adjustments necessary to keep up in changed circumstances. This made for a challenging work environment.
 
In order to keep up we have reached higher, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/thoughts-for-the-new-year/</link>
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		<title>Seasons Greetings</title>
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It is the end of the working year (for many of us) at last. Seasons greetings to all. 
Corban &#38; Blair wish you a relaxing break and an exciting 2010.
Corban &#38; Blair celebrating




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		<link>http://blog.corbanblair.com.au/seasons-greetings/</link>
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