Top 6 Interior Design Business Tips For Beginners
If you’re thinking of starting your own interior design business soon, or if you’ve just launched your business, first let me say - congratulations! Starting a business can feel scary and overwhelming, and sometimes it’s hard enough just to take the first steps. And once you get past that first hurdle, you probably realize that there are tons of other decisions to be made… like how to find clients, price your services, manage your projects, stay organized, and so much more.
Don’t stress - I’ve literally been through it all and I’m here to share my insights with you.
Read on to learn my top 6 interior design business tips for beginners so you can make sure you’re off to a great start! Plus, check out my exclusive offer at the end of the post to ensure that you have continued expert support along your interior design business journey.
Interior Design Business Tips For Getting Started
So you’ve launched your business - now how do people find you? How do you get the word out to find paying clients? Don’t feel like you have to invest a lot of money in marketing upfront. In this post, I share 3 super easy and FREE marketing tips to promote your business as a beginner.
Branding decisions can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. There’s so much to consider - your brand name, fonts, logos, color scheme, photographs, and more. Not to mention creating a website and starting to market your business… branding can often feel like the first major challenge when starting your interior design business.
You might even hear people online who suggest that you invest hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on professional branding services like web developers, photographers, and graphic designers. I’m here to tell you with certainty that you can absolutely spend $0 on your initial branding and still get paying clients. Check out the post to learn all of my secrets!
It is so exciting to start your very own interior design business - no matter what previous experience you already have. Maybe you’re a true newbie with no college degree or professional experience. Maybe you’re a seasoned designer just looking to start your own business for creative control. Or maybe you’re somewhere in between - the point is, anyone can do this with the right determination and knowledge.
I’ve taught hundreds of women how to start and run a successful interior design business with no college degree needed. Read the post to learn my exact tips and tricks for landing clients even if you don’t have a formal degree.
Interior Design Business Tips For Contracts & Pricing
Once you’ve got most of the foundations of your interior design business set, it’s time to determine how you’ll price your services. As a beginner, you may be tempted to set an hourly rate for your projects and give a client an estimated total budget. Check out this post to learn exactly why I don’t recommend pricing your services this way and what you should do instead!
As a new interior design business owner, you know that you’ll need to complete some smaller projects (maybe even free work) to build up your portfolio. You may think that it’s not worth drafting up a contract for such small projects. However, in this post, I share 3 very important reasons that you should use a contract for all types of work - free or paid.
Definitely check this one out if you’re feeling unsure or overwhelmed by the thought of contracts - I provide the exact contract that I use in my own interior design business and give you access to the editable contract template! As a beginner, you don’t want to miss this one!
This interior design business tip is so important for anyone to hear. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro, you might come across a situation where you’re tempted to dramatically lower your prices for a dream client. I’ve been in that exact scenario, and in this post, I’m sharing all about my experience, thoughts, and advice on the topic.
Even if you haven’t officially launched your interior design business yet, you’re going to want to check this one out and file it away for the future. I’m sure you’ll encounter a similar situation down the road!
Next Steps For Your Interior Design Business
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I started my own interior design business from scratch in 2020, and since then, I’ve created my dream life. I work part-time when I want and consistently earn 6-figures doing what I love - designing beautiful spaces. I have the luxury of choice in which clients I work with, thanks to the marketing system I’ve utilized for the past few years. And now, I get to coach hundreds of amazing people just like you.
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