The most important thing about creating a successful design or architecture business is understanding your clients' wants, needs and desired outcomes better than they understand them themselves. You have to shift from thinking and talking about services and products to thinking about the outcomes they really want. I’ll explain how in this post…
Read MoreHere are 10 mistakes I see people make when renovating or remodeling bathrooms - plus how to avoid them!
Read MoreThe more inspiring and organised your workspace the more inspired you will be to do your best work. In this post I share 8 tips for setting up a workspace that you love to spend time in and that helps you achieve your goals.
Read MoreEach month I share links to 10 things I’ve really enjoyed over the past month. These might be links to resources (e.g. podcast or YouTube video I’ve found helpful), design stuff or even just products I’ve purchased or found that I like. Here’s what I’ve purchased, consumed or enjoyed over the past month :)
Read MoreWe all have the same 24 hours each day. Lots of people ask me how I achieve so much in my days (and actually I don’t work as many hours as you might think quite honestly!). Here are my 5 tips…
Read MoreIf you’re working in a 9-5 but want to start your own business the path from here to profitable business owner can feel very daunting. In this post I lay out three paths for how you can move from where you are now to starting your business and living the life you dream of. Plus I share my own path from 9-5 full-time corporate job to seven figure business owner (as a Mum of three!)…
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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