Budget Blinds Is The Number One Window Covering Franchise In America

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BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA (Thursday, October 26, 2006) - Every year since 1996," according to Entrepreneur Magazine. And, in Blairsville, Georgia, Budget Blinds offers to help people discover the freshest ideas in window coverings, for anyone considering convenient, cost -effective decorating.

Rick Siefken, franchise owner of Budget Binds in Blairsville says, "your home should be your haven from the outside world. It is important to create a comfortable space that you can retreat to at the end of your day."

When people are updating a decor, changing window coverings can have a big impact "If windows are still sporting 1/2" mini-blinds purchased in the 1980's, it's time for an update," according to Seifken. Window coverings have come a long way and include woven woods with decorative tapes, shutters, 2"-3" wood blinds, honeycomb shades, and much more.

"What do we have that other window coverings don't?" asks the Budget Blinds literature. "Everything!"

Hottest New Features

If you are concerned about the safety of children and pets, window coverings offer a variety of stylish options with safety features such as cordless lift and tilt controls. Today's window treatments offer a wide variety of features that allow the homeowner to control light and privacy. One of the newest features to ask about is a top-down-bottom-up feature, which is a cordless lift control and motorization.

Rick and Dee Dee Siefken say that motorization is one of the "hottest features" being asked for in window coverings today. And, shutter and wood blinds are especially popular because they allow natural light to shine through, so not only are shutters a great way to provide extra insulation, but they can also add to the value of your home, according to the local Budget Blinds representatives.

An easy way to make a small room look and feel more spacious is to add large louver shutters or 2 5/8 wood blinds to the windows. The larger the louver, the larger the window will appear and the larger the room will feel.

About BUDGET BLINDS in Blairsville

Budget Blinds opened in September 2002 and is owned and operated by Blairsville residents Rick and Dee Dee Siefken. The company proudly serves homeowners and businesses from Blue Ridge, Murphy, Hiawasee, Helen, Franklin, and Clarksville, and they have recently have opened a second office in Clayton, offering complimentary inhome estimates and consultations, professional measuring and installation, and a wide variety of treatments to choose from, including shutters, blinds, draperies, shades, awnings, and window film. Budget Blinds works with leading window covering manufacturers such as Norman shutters, Kathy Ireland Home by Alta, and Hunter Douglas, as well as its own private label line of window treatments, Signature and Select Series.

Budget Blinds Incorporated

Based in Orange, California, Budget Blinds, Inc. was founded in 1992 and boasts more than 1000 franchise territories serving nearly 2000 cities in 47 states. As consumer demand for its quality, convenient services continues to grow, Budget Blinds is on its way to dominating the $5.3 billion window covering market. In the past four years, the company has more than doubled its size in terms of number of franchisees, franchisee sales and franchise equity.

More on Your Local Budget Blinds Business

Rick Siefken wants to make one thing very clear: He will give you the best price possible for the highest quality. Seifken points out that there is a major difference in blinds like there is in cars. "It's hard to call a Chevrolet dealer and ask how much a Chevy is as there are many kinds and options and features. This is the same when it comes to blinds."

Siefken has found that "there are blind companies that will almost give the blind away and because they do, the chances are the company won't be around to warranty the blind if you have a problem." According to Siefken, they have been called many times from people wanting them to fix their blinds because the other company is out of business."

Where are They? Many locals have taken

note of the eye-catching bright yellow and red billboards, trucks and ads in the area. The business center is located on Interstate 515, just four miles south of the I515 129/19 interchange. Also see their design guide at www.virtualdesignguide. com, or call the office (706-745-0009) and they will send you a free design guide in the mail.

There is a new national advertising campaign that includes cable tv on chanels like HGTV, TLC, and others along with 40 National magazines like Country Living, Southern Living, Family Circle, Woman's Day, and many others.