In the business world, change is one of the only constants. Change can be both good and bad; often it is a little bit of both. Even the smallest changes can have complex and far-reaching implications – and as all business owners know, these things demand careful consideration. When it comes to changes associated with…
Building a professional portfolio is a necessary step that every architect should take early in their careers to showcase their credentials, skills, and achievements to prospective employers and clients. The initial steps are the most difficult part of the process, as having a portfolio means that you’ve already completed some form of work in the…
In today’s post for Interior Design Business column, I thought it would be cool to share some useful iPhone apps that I usually use for my work. Feel free to share yours in the comments after this post! VSCO One of the best software for photo editing. It allows to capture photos and editing them using…
I remember when I was just starting as an interior designer, I was ready to work with everyone and almost on any conditions – just to get more projects for my portfolio. With experience and age, I understood that sometimes it is better to skip some projects to avoid that collaboration at some stage will…
If you are looking to get some extra income for your interior design business, you might consider selling furniture and home decor on your website. In that case, to ensure its profitability on a saturated market, you need to provide a very good customer service. In most cases, customer service will be the only interpersonal…
Isn’t it interesting that some people in life just know things. Instinctively, they seem to know just how to set out a plan and a strategy for success and they prove time and time again that they are successful. I’ve come to believe that in life, those kind of people are the teachers, they have…
There are many different ways of marketing your business, and one of those that you might want to consider is exhibiting at an expo. For some, the cost of doing this can be off-putting, but once you realize just what you can get out of it in terms of business, you may feel it is…
Working from home is one of the most pleasurable things in the world. There are so many benefits to mention it’s hard to know where to start. If you’re smart you’ll remember it’s not all fun and games. After all, you’re trying to build a successful interior design business. The interior design of your home…
Starting an interior design business on your own is hard and stressful: you have to get lots of professional knowledge, you need to overcome the fear of self-promotion, find new clients, get the payment and finally, you need to handle your own doubts and frustrations. On the top of that, I am sure many of…
How many of us working as professional interior designers faced the situation when a client insists on buying something (whether it is furniture, materials or decor) that we see will contradict with the style or concept we want to create for them. For me those situations always resemble walking on a thin ice: on one…
When it comes to the business of blogging and interior design, there is no better way to reach potential clients and develop your expertise than publishing regular blog posts. Churning out content can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Your business is your passion, so do what it takes to get…
Those who work in interior design business probably would agree that after working several months (sometimes years!) on an interior design project you start to have a feeling similar to what women have on the 9th month of pregnancy – you just want this baby out. Some projects are easier, some are more difficult, but all…