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April 18, 2024

A client you’ve never met? Here’s how one designer made it work

Rayman Boozer turned a first-time remote project with clients he’d never met into a knockout space worthy of a magazine cover.

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April 11, 2024

How to stick the landing in a project when a vendor leaves you in the lurch

When a millworker went MIA at the last minute, designers Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning leaned hard on their industry partners.

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March 27, 2024

How to protect yourself against vendor shutdowns

Due diligence, a paper trail and a watertight contract will go a long way toward preventing vendor mishaps from disrupting your project.

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March 14, 2024

14 simple ways to boost your business through better onboarding

How you introduce a client to your design process can have a profound impact on their experience with your firm. Tap into these fresh approaches to set the tone for a successful project.

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March 6, 2024

8 ways to make billing a no-brainer

By applying a little creativity and a lot of sound advice, you can turn your billing headaches into solutions that are in sync with your firm’s greater purpose.

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February 29, 2024

5 creative approaches to gifting that will cement your status as client favorite

Here’s how client gifting can become a ritual that cultivates and reinforces a positive long-term relationship.

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February 22, 2024

4 project management tweaks to run a job with less stress and more trust

The design decisions have been finalized, and it’s time to bring your vision to life—here’s how to ensure this phase is smooth sailing for you and your clients.

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January 30, 2024

Vendor relationships are essential. Why don’t we talk about them more?

A good relationship with your vendors can make a project sing. Here’s how to get it right.

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November 1, 2023

Tired of contractor snafus? 6 ways to button up your project’s construction phase

Good design will only get you so far. The next step: coordinating with a fleet of subcontractors to bring your vision to life on-site.

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March 10, 2023

Cash in on green design: How new tax credits apply to interiors

The sweeping Inflation Reduction Act included financial incentives for homeowners making energy-efficient changes. From electric ranges to window treatments, a number of items may provide a tax break or rebate for your clients.

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