Learn how to develop a business plan, estimate your start-up costs, price your services, and stay profitable once you’re in business. Read all about getting clients and referrals, outshining the competition, bidding competitively, establishing your daily schedule, organizing your business, getting paid, and much more.
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Everything you need to know to run a successful interior design business from your home
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own home-based interior design business? Have you been hesitant to put your business plans into action? This book contains all the necessary tools and success strategies you need to launch and grow your business. An experienced designer shares her advice on every aspect of the trade.
Learn how to develop a business plan, estimate your start-up costs, price your services, and stay profitable once you’re in business. Read all about getting clients and referrals, outshining the competition, bidding competitively, establishing your daily schedule, organizing your business, getting paid, and much more. The book is packed with worksheets, including a:
This new edition also includes numerous sidebars and lists as well as new information on green” home furnishings and environmentally friendly paints that clients may ask about.
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Amazon.com:4.5 out of 5 stars(2 customer reviews)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Information, Sep 2 2010
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This review is from: How to Start a Home-Based Interior Design Business, 5th (Paperback)
I found this book to be very thorough and helpful for getting started in the interior design business on a small scale. The author also includes items to consider with taxes, billing, and paperwork in addition to what to expect as an interior designer and typical skills that are required. [...]
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat informative book, Mar 17 2012
Very useful and informative. Nicely written. It help me a lot to understand how the business is like and the possibilities there are. I would not recommend it to everyone just because I don't need more competition... Just kidding! If you are planing to get started in the interior design field this book is a MUST