Too many designers DIY their legal work - either by purchasing cheap templates from the internet or (worse still!) copying and pasting from contracts they find online. Here’s why that’s a really bad idea....
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Here are some random thoughts on pricing design services that may help you if you struggle with this.
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Instagram stories are my favourite place to create content. It’s a place to be casual, funny, show your personality and provide value. Here are 8 types of stories content that don’t require you to show your face on camera.
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Here are some tips if you’re a designer who is in the market for a new computer.
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Here’s how I got my first interior design clients when I was first getting started with my business.
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Most design websites I see are self-indulgent and built more for the designer and less for the potential client. In this post I share some of the big mistakes I see designers making.
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Posting every day doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are some ideas to get you started…
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In this post I share some insights on how you can attract more clients in your design or creative business. The secret isn’t about selling services or products, it’s about selling a transformation and understanding your client's needs better than they do.
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Here are 27 ideas for high performing and engaging hooks for designers and creative business owners (plus how to use these to create engaging content in under 5 minutes a day!).
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There are certain mistakes that interior designers should be wary of as they could lead to disputes or even lawsuits with clients. In this post I share a list of some of these common mistakes plus some tips for how to avoid these happening to you.
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Many designers in my community are looking for quick ways to find clients, but the reality is it takes hard work to get your first clients. In this post I’m sharing 8 strategies that you can try (and that 100% work if you’re willing to put in the effort).
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Understanding the psychological effects of colour will help you create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also provide a better experience for the end user. In this post I share a quick starter pack of a few different colours and the moods they create.
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Pricing is something that confuses a lot of designers (even those who have been running their business for years!). And the reason why some designers charge more than you to do exactly the same thing is because they use a value based pricing model. I share what that means in this post…
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To help me stay on track and remember my values and goals I have defined a set of personal commitments that I try to live by. In this post I share these commitments in the hope it inspires you to think about your own personal commitments and define these for yourself.
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In this post I share 5 traits you will need to build a successful design business.
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Here’s how to build a design business that consistently makes $10,000 per month.
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Two designers, Anna and Lisa, set up their interior design businesses at the same time. From the beginning, their approaches to their businesses are quite different, leading them down two very different paths. Here’s the tale of what happens when you choose the wrong design clients to work with…
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If I had to start my 7-figure a year business over again, here are the steps I would take.
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Working as an interior designer is VERY stressful and not as glamorous as it might seem! There’s also a lot of risk and pressure involved with design work, that many don’t realise when they enter the industry. In this post I share just some of the aspects of the profession that can be stressful.
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