58 tasks designers can do in 10 minutes or less to move their business forward

Clare Le Roy

Running an interior design business means juggling multiple tasks and it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time.

But even with just 10 minutes, you can make meaningful progress.

Here are 58 quick wins to help move your business forward that don’t take a major time commitment.

Update your Instagram highlights
Update your Instagram bio
Add a client testimonial to your website
Add a new project to your website
Create an Instagram story
Check your Google Business profile and update as needed
Answer your DMs and comments
Repost a past client testimonial on Instagram stories
Engage with five potential clients or collaborators on Instagram
Follow five new accounts in your niche and leave some thoughtful comments on their posts
Send a quick email to a past client checking in
Update your LinkedIn profile with your latest projects
Share a quick tip in your Instagram stories
Pin five new images from your website to your Pinterest boards
Optimise your Instagram name for search (e.g. “Sydney Interior Designer”)
Share a client success story or transformation on Instagram
Post a behind-the-scenes Instagram story of what you’ve been working on today
Share a poll or question on Instagram Stories to boost engagement
Email a past lead with a follow-up
Update your email signature
Brainstorm 10 new blog post, YouTube video or social media content ideas
Review your last 20 Instagram posts - which performed best? Plan more like those
Write a short LinkedIn post about a recent project or lesson learned
Record a short voice memo about your design process to use for future content
Clean your desk
Organise your digital files
Check your website for broken links and fix any you find
Send a thank you message to a client or supplier
Research some new suppliers
Write a to-do list for tomorrow
Review your upcoming invoices and send any necessary reminders
Review and update your services page
Refresh your website’s about page - include more storytelling to build connection
Follow up with a client who showed interest but hasn’t booked yet
Reach out to a local builder or architect to explore collaborations
Look at your website on mobile - does it look good and function well? If not, plan how to make it mobile responsive.
Research a local event where you could network with potential clients
Write a short blog post answering a common client question
Reach out to a past client to say hello
Review your latest project photos - are there any you haven’t shared yet?
Sort out and organise your samples - get rid of any you don’t need
Make a quick list of content ideas for the next month
Update your client onboarding email with any new details
Review your current project timelines and adjust if needed
Set up an automated reply for new inquiries (ideally pointing to booking your paid consultation and how to do that)
Review your brand colours and fonts - are they consistent across platforms?
Look at your competitors’ websites and social media for ideas
Draft your next newsletter
Check your website speed - does it load quickly? You can use speedtest.net
Record a quick video answering a common client question and post it
Unsubscribe from newsletters or emails that no longer serve you
Follow up with a vendor about an outstanding order or sample request
Look at your Google Reviews - make sure you have answered them all
Create some email templates to help you respond quickly to common client questions
Look at your analytics and see which website pages get the most traffic
Add an FAQ section to your website if you don’t have one
Find a new Facebook or LinkedIn group to join and engage in
Research a local event space or coffee shop where you could host a design talk or small event