Designing a Business18 Stories
For ProsHow to Handle Client Installs During the Pandemic
Taking the time to be extra organized can help ensure everyone’s safety and put your clients at ease
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For ProsHow to Ensure Your Business Survives a Recession
A design business coach suggests staying in touch, asking for referrals and finding new ways to reach out
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Designing a Business2 More Questions Designers Should Ask About Gaining New Skills
A design coach proposes two ways designers can consider the value of education, credentialing and trade membership
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Designing a BusinessAre You Ready to Start Your Own Design Firm?
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger outlines 7 steps designers should take to launch a successful business
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Designing a BusinessHow to Make the Most of Industry Events in 2020
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger offers tricks for scoping out and attending design trade shows and markets
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For ProsHow to Expand or Switch Your Design Specialty
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger describes how designers can shift their professional focus or take on a new one
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Designing a BusinessHow to Make Sure Your Project Installations Go Smoothly
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger breaks down the do’s and don’ts of a successful installation process
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Designing a BusinessHow to Make Sure You Cover All Your Costs
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger discusses how to create a realistic estimate when scoping a new project
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For ProsDesigning a Business: How to Work With an Overeager Client
Design business coach Chelsea Coryell shares tips for handling the do-it-yourself design client
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Designing a BusinessDesigning a Business: How to Avoid Client Choice Overload
Design business coach Chelsea Coryell shares an efficient strategy for creating the best design solutions for a client
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Designing a BusinessDesigning a Business: New Advice Column for Pros Tackles Hiring
Design business coach Chelsea Coryell is ready for your questions. First up? How to know when you’re ready to hire
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