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September 22, 2023

9 designers on how they accept payments from clients

Do you accept checks? Venmo? Credit card payments? We asked nine designers to share their preferred method of payment.

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September 15, 2023

How do you invoice your clients? 8 designers share

We asked eight designers to break down their approach to sending clients a bill.

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September 8, 2023

5 designers on managing the ins and outs of install day

We asked five interior designers to share how they approach—and stay organized during—the process of installing a project.

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September 1, 2023

9 designers share their office dress code policies

Fostering a laid-back attitude that prioritizes comfort? Looking for employees who dress to impress? We asked nine designers their rationale behind office dress code protocol.

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August 25, 2023

How often should you bill your clients? 9 designers weigh in

We asked nine designers to explain the cadence of their client billing.

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August 18, 2023

How 6 designers handle employee mistakes

We asked six interior designers to share how they respond when an employee makes a misstep.

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August 11, 2023

This is how 4 designers celebrate wins at work

We asked four designers how they recognize victories at their firm.

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August 4, 2023

4 ways to respond to a client questioning your rates

We asked four industry pros how they handle clients who try to negotiate design fees.

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July 28, 2023

The best interview questions to ask design job candidates

We asked seven interior designers to share their go-to interview questions when making a new hire.

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July 21, 2023

The biggest red flags when hiring a new employee

We asked seven designers to share the red flags they watch for when growing their team.

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