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4 Ways to Keep Your Clients Organized binder business business goals clients color communication decor decorating design design presentations entrepreneur home house ideas interior design kathleen dipaolo meetings organization organized pattern return on interiors roi system rooms small business smart space tips trends

At the end of one year and the beginning of another, organization projects become very popular. This year, I want you to consider organizing your clients! YEP - your clients. Here's why - if you can keep your clients organized, they're going to be happier and YOU are going to be happier. They'll...

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3 Ways to Avoid Bad Subcontractors business clients communication construction contractors decorating electricians entrepreneur home house ideas interior design interior designer kathleen dipaolo painters plumbers project team remodeling renovation roi system small business smart subcontractors tips

There are so many horror stories in our industry about bad subcontractors. Like the tile installer who took off with your client's payment, AND without finishing the job. Or the movers who showed up in dirty shirts and showing way too much of the "plumber butt" than anyone should ever see....

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Why Systems Make You More Confident in Your Business business business goals clients color decor decorating design entrepreneur home house ideas interior design interior designer kathleen dipaolo living organization pattern return on interiors roi system rooms small business smart space tips trends

I've often said that the number one reason we have trouble selling our services is a lack of confidence. If you aren't confident in your business, you will not get the clients that you want, you won't get the fees that you want, and you REALLY won't hit those goals that you've been dying to...

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Why Your Client Hated Your Presentation clients

It doesn’t happen often (hopefully!), but we have all had the experience of showcasing a presentation to a client, only to hear crickets at the end. UGH!! There is nothing worse! And when it does happen, we either have NO clue why, or we have a sneaking suspicion and ignored it. There are a...

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Be Honest with Your Clients About Supply Chain Issues clients

I am always in favor of being completely honest with your clients - it really saves you problems in the long run. And that includes heading problems off at the pass. Communication is key to a successful project. (Yes. It's my mantra!) That is especially true when you know there are going to be...

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One of the Best Gifts for Your Clients binder clients gift interior design

We're moving quickly into the holiday season, and that always makes me think of gifts for my clients. One of the best gifts that any designer can give their clients may seem too mundane but is SOOO important, and that's the maintenance binder! WHAT?! A binder full of paper?? Yes! You will make...

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4 Ways to Conquer Your Business Fears business business goals return on interiors small business

Even the most confident business owner has moments of doubt - I know I have! And times like these make it even harder not to let your fears take over. I like to remind myself that fear can actually be useful. It can help you plan a strategy to make it through economic ups and downs, for sure....

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Installation Day Tips (in the time of COVID!) interior design

Everything has been upended this year – absolutely everything, including design installations! And given that our business is about the home, it’s been even crazier. How we work with clients is definitely something that can change week to week. It’s hard to stay on top of...

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4 Communication Techniques That Work clients communication

Most of our greatest achievements AND our worst setbacks in our companies come down to one thing - communication. When we're good at communicating with our clients, employees, and suppliers, everything can run like a well-oiled machine. But forget to tell someone about a change, or decide not to...

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3 Ways to Innovate in Your Business business goals

In times of change, like now, it's a great time to look for opportunities and innovation - to really focus your eyes on the future. I know, many days you don't even feel like dealing with today, let alone tomorrow! But think about all of the recent changes in the way we look at our home. Who...

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4 Tips to Help You Finish Strong in the 4th Quarter business goals

We're soooo close to the end of 2020! While I don't want to rush time, I know a lot of us are going to be glad to see the end of this crazy year. But what I don't want you to do is slide out of the 4th quarter in a chaotic mess. We want to end this year strong to prepare for whatever is coming in...

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How Transparent Should You Be with Pricing? clients

This has been a HUGE talking point in the interior design business - how much to tell your clients (or show them) when it comes to fees and pricing. And like a lot of things in our world, for me it all comes down to communication. Let's take a look at best practices for transparency!

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