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How to Start and Sustain a Successful Design Practice

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The first segment of a two-part series on practice management, this course taps successful industry pros for insights on how to launch a design business, along with learnings and operational strategies they wish they had known from the start. Plus, they share key teachings from their own mentors.

The insights continue with a roundup of recommended reading, namely six business development books every emerging designer should study. Ready to learn what it takes to establish and develop an interior design practice? You've come to the right place.

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Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

  • Assemble a portfolio by knowing where to start and what to include.
  • Determine how and where to find new clients, and have strategies for retaining current clients for future work and referrals.
  • Define a fee structure that fits your business.
  • Reserve valuable knowledge and advice of peers and mentors to aid business going forward.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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