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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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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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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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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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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In this post I share some business models that many interior designers are tempted to pursue but normally end up being hard to run, risky and not particularly profitable. After that I share some business models that I think can transform your business and help you grow and scale.
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If you want to grow your business then stop doing these 5 things…
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In this post I summarise the revenue, wins and learnings in my business from 2023.
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Each year I like to do a roundup of lessons I’ve learned from the year. Here are my 23 random life and business lessons learned during 2023.
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Here is my monthly business reset and review for December 2023. I share my revenue, wins and learnings from last month and plan for the month ahead.
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E-design is not a good way to scale your design business online. In this post I share 5 reasons why it’s REALLY hard to make good money offering e-design. I also give you a strategy for how this can be done better if you are keen to offer e-design as part of your business strategy.
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Every year in December I spend some time reflecting on the year that has passed and planning for the year ahead. Here’s what I’m thinking about as we head into 2024 and what I plan to change in my business next year...
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Most designers don’t track their time. But accurate time tracking not only helps you set accurate design fees, it also helps you understand your business (and working patterns) better. In this post I share the importance of time tracking for interior designers and how it can help improve your business efficiency and profitability.
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In this post I share how I would grow my Instagram account from 0 to 1000 followers in 2024.
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Here is my monthly business reset and review for November 2023. I share my revenue, wins and learnings from last month and plan for the month ahead.
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In this post I’m documenting all the apps and websites I’m currently using to run my seven figure online business with a brief description of what I use each app/website for.I run this business largely on my own and these apps are how I automate everything in the back end.
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If you constantly feel like you’re chasing your tail and never on top of things then you need to set up some systems to streamline your work and improve your productivity. In this post I am going to help you give your design business a quick makeover by sharing 5 super simple systems that you can set up right now.
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As a designer you are working with clients on their most expensive asset (by far!). If you aren't running a professional business then you shouldn't be offering professional services to others. Here are 5 common mistakes I see designers making with regard to finances and accounting and some tips for what to do instead...
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Today I’m sharing my favourite business podcasts for 2023. This is what I’m listening to right now!
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