In this post I share the main types of insurance you will want to consider as an interior designer and the best way of assessing your risk in relation to the work you do as an interior designer or architect.
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The legal side of running a design business is something that worries many new designers (and many who have been in business for a long time as well!). In this post I share some ideas about how to think about the legal requirements of your business and some questions to ask yourself to ensure you feel confident that you are covered if anything were to go wrong inside your business.
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Here is my monthly business reset and review for April 2022. I share my revenue, wins and learnings from last month and plan for the month ahead.
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In this post I go through the different options you have for the legal structure of your design business and how to choose the right structure for you.
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In this post I want to set your expectations about what it’s really like to run your own design business.
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When working as a designer you'll want to build up a network of trades and suppliers that you can rely on and who can help you fulfil client work. In this post I am sharing some examples of the key relationships you should build plus some tips for working with trades/contractors and suppliers.
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Lawyers seem so expensive and when we are first starting a business it can seem out of reach financially to get proper legal documents created. So instead many designers put together their own DIY design agreements or contracts for the work they do with clients. Here’s why you should definitely NOT be doing your own legal work…
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Here’s what I think is the fastest path to success…
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Do you hate the idea of selling?? Or dread conversations with clients about money? If so you’re not alone, most designers I meet do! In this post I’m sharing some tips to help you get over your fear of sales or that feeling that sales has to be gross.
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There are two types of business owner: 1. The Hobbyist 2. The Professional. In this post I share the characteristics of each type…Which one are you? HINT: If you want a profitable design business you want more of the characteristics of the professional then the hobbyist :)
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In just over two years I've made more than $3 million dollars from my online courses - it seriously blows my mind every day 🤯 I've gone from trading time for money working 1:1 with clients to building a life of time, location and financial freedom by creating and selling online courses. In this post I will share the framework I have used to build my online courses business.
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Website design is something that many designers overthink. Your website is a really important asset for your business because (unlike social media) it is a part of the internet that you actually own. Here are some tips for designing your website.
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Here are the five things I see designers get wrong and why they aren’t seeing the results they want from their business.
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Happy clients are normally the greatest advocates for your business. The happier they are the more they will share your business and services with others. But it's not enough to just meet expectations. We have to exceed them! Here are six ideas for how to improve your client experience with your interior design clients.
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The initial design consultation is your foot in the door to more work as well as a chance to get a great testimonial from your clients. The more prepared you are for the consultation, the better first impression you will make. Here's a free guide you can use to prepare for your next client meeting.
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If you struggle to come up with ideas for content to create then here are some ideas for you...
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In this post I’m sharing the four logo sizes and options you will need in your business and what you will need each of these for.
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Here is my monthly business reset and review for March 2022. I share my revenue, wins and learnings from last month and plan for the month ahead.
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OK let’s have a bit of fun just between us….🤣🤣🤣 I’m sharing the seven types of difficult client…how many of these have you met??
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A strong online community is the best way to build a profitable business in today’s digital world. Building an online community is one of the most important ingredients in how I’ve built my own multi-million dollar business from scratch. I have spent nearly 10 years teaching myself how to build and nurture a community and in this post I share my 5Cs Framework that will show you how to do this as well.
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