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…
Read MoreHere’s what I think is the fastest path to success…
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreThere 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 :)
Read MoreWebsite 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.
Read MoreThe laundry seems like an easy room to design but it can be a bit trickier than you might think! In this post I’m sharing some laundry design tips I’ve learned from my years working as a designer. Plus I’m sharing a list of things people tend to forget when they are designing their laundry rooms. Given how awful doing laundry is let’s make your laundry room a space that you actually enjoy spending time in! 🤩
Read MoreHere are the five things I see designers get wrong and why they aren’t seeing the results they want from their business.
Read MoreHappy 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.
Read MoreIf you struggle to come up with ideas for content to create then here are some ideas for you...
Read MoreYou don’t need multiple pieces of software to do your full interior design workflow. I’ve only ever used SketchUp and Layout in my interior design business one thing I’m often asked about is how to create lighting and electrical plans in SketchUp and Layout. So in this post I share how to do this step by step!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreOK 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??
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreI have a seriously weird career path and used to really worry about how that looked to others. But I’ve come to realise that all the experiences I’ve had are what have put me in the unique position to be doing what I do today. I know lots of people worry about changing careers so I want to share my story with you to show you that having a varied career path can be a huge asset - not something to be ashamed of.
Read MoreIn this post I’m sharing what’s working on Instagram right now and what to post if you haven’t had any design clients yet and aren’t sure what to post…
Read MoreSocial proof is your secret ingredient to more interior design clients (and more money!). If you want to attract clients to your design business then you have to show that you know what you're talking about and can deliver exceptional results. And to do that you have to have some kind of visual evidence that you can share on your website and on social media. Here’s what to share…
Read MoreThe purpose of your Instagram stories is to help people go deeper with you and learn more about you. Here are some examples of content you can share on your Instagram stories as a way to build and help your community.
Read MoreHere's a different way to think about your initial sales calls with potential interior design clients….
Read MoreFar too many designers use their content to just talk about themselves...But nobody really cares about any of that! They aren’t that interested in you - they want solutions to their problems. And creating high quality content that helps with that is one of the best marketing and lead generation strategies you can be doing. Here are six reasons why it’s so important for your business...
Read MoreIf you want more interior design clients you need to be attacking the problem from multiple angles and avoid only having one source of leads. You also need to be doing some form of lead generation every single day (even when you’re busy delivering client work). Here are five proven strategies to help you get more design clients…
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