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Designing a Business20 Stories

How to Use a Client Intake Form in Your Design Business
Designing a BusinessHow to Use a Client Intake Form in Your Design Business
By Beth Foist
Gather key information and quickly determine if a potential new client is a fit by running through standard questions
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How to Handle Client Installs During the Pandemic
Latest News for ProfessionalsHow to Handle Client Installs During the Pandemic
By Beth Foist
Taking the time to be extra organized can help ensure everyone’s safety and put your clients at ease
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How to Communicate With Clients During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Latest News for ProfessionalsHow to Communicate With Clients During the Coronavirus Outbreak
By Beth Foist
A design coach suggests encouraging remote meetings and keeping clients regularly apprised of project status
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How to Ensure Your Business Survives a Recession
Latest News for ProfessionalsHow to Ensure Your Business Survives a Recession
By Beth Foist
A design business coach suggests staying in touch, asking for referrals and finding new ways to reach out
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2 More Questions Designers Should Ask About Gaining New Skills
Designing a Business2 More Questions Designers Should Ask About Gaining New Skills
By Beth Foist
A design coach proposes two ways designers can consider the value of education, credentialing and trade membership
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2 Key Questions Designers Should Ask About Building Their Skills
Designing a Business2 Key Questions Designers Should Ask About Building Their Skills
By Beth Foist
A design coach provides a framework for thinking about which education and credentialing options make the most sense
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Are You Ready to Start Your Own Design Firm?
Designing a BusinessAre You Ready to Start Your Own Design Firm?
By Beth Foist
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger outlines 7 steps designers should take to launch a successful business
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How to Make the Most of Industry Events in 2020
Designing a BusinessHow to Make the Most of Industry Events in 2020
By Beth Foist
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger offers tricks for scoping out and attending design trade shows and markets
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How to Expand or Switch Your Design Specialty
Latest News for ProfessionalsHow to Expand or Switch Your Design Specialty
By Beth Foist
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger describes how designers can shift their professional focus or take on a new one
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How to Make Sure Your Project Installations Go Smoothly
Designing a BusinessHow to Make Sure Your Project Installations Go Smoothly
By Beth Foist
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger breaks down the do’s and don’ts of a successful installation process
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How to Make Sure You Cover All Your Costs
Designing a BusinessHow to Make Sure You Cover All Your Costs
By Beth Foist
Interior design coach Beth Whitlinger discusses how to create a realistic estimate when scoping a new project
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