I’ve had the conversation a few times.  “Before we can work together, you need to have a good bookkeeper”.  It’s nothing against you, promise. We may be a good fit for each other on many levels, but the fact of the matter is, we’re not able to give you the best service possible if your…

Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO of  Jaguar Land Rover, once said:  “If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of bad design.”  I’m sure you’ve seen first-hand how bad design can ruin a room. Whether it’s lighting that kills the mood, an atrociously painted accent wall or another faux pas… you…

Why is it that some interior designers are more successful than others? Of course, financial acumen and hiring a team of experts helps. But is there more? Is there a way to ensure your business profits and thrives year after year? In my experience working with interior designers, the answer is yes. In fact, there…

Here’s a comment I often hear from interior designers… “I spend more time paying bills, entering transactions in Quickbooks and filing sales tax reports than I do actually working on design projects.”  Time is our most valuable resource. The way you make use of your time can make or break your design business. When you’re…

You’ve heard the depressing statistic … nearly eight out of 10 small businesses fail within 18 months.  The silver lining? Your business doesn’t have to fail, and it won’t – as long as you avoid common pitfalls that plague new business owners. The most common mistake that I see my design clients make is one…

Regardless of how much money you make, paying taxes is always a drag. Avoiding your taxes, though? That’s pain on an entirely different level. When I work with clients, my main goal is to help them save money on their taxes and minimize end-of-year surprises. Going into tax season knowing what you owe and having…