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.
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn this post I want to set your expectations about what it’s really like to run your own design business.
Read MoreThe fear of failure is one of the things that stops so many people from moving forward with their big ideas and dreams. Here are a few practical ways to build your confidence as you start and grow your business…
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreI’m sharing another renovation update today. Last week I thought I had completely nailed the final floor plan for the house. But it’s changed again, mainly to suit my son Hugo’s needs (he lives in a wheelchair). In this post I’m sharing the latest version and the reasons why I’ve made these dramatic changes.
Read MoreLawyers 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 MoreI often get asked if SketchUp can be used to design full houses rather than just interiors. And the answer is YES! In this post I’m sharing the progress of my own home renovation design to show you the sort of exterior mock up that’s possible in SketchUp.
Read MoreIn 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.
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 MoreWhere do other interior designers get their design inspiration? I polled the designers in my Instagram community and asked them where they go to get new ideas, find new products, learn about the latest trends and what’s coming next and simply keep their creativity alive. Here’s what they told me…
Read MoreToday I’m sharing a few images from the holiday house we are staying at this week - The Pause at Gerringong.
Read MoreIn this post I’m sharing another full set of interior design documentation in SketchUp and Layout.
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.
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