tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post7963041306376934575..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Interior Design Business- Tips for Getting Productive & Reducing the drudgeryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13010434381556700692013-07-27T12:23:37.801-04:002013-07-27T12:23:37.801-04:00Lauren, would love to ask you a few questions via ...Lauren, would love to ask you a few questions via email about this. What is your email? <br />I was actually googling interior design project management and this post popped up! <br /><br />Thanks! Meghan ShadrickMeghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581583844523691974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-66227486052400989732013-07-27T12:21:29.325-04:002013-07-27T12:21:29.325-04:00Hey Lauren, I was googling interior design project...Hey Lauren, I was googling interior design project management and this post came up...would you mind if I emailed you a few questions regarding this? Would love some more info from you -I am bonkers busy now for a one woman show, and feel like I'm working 24/7. I've got to reel it all in (I do accounting, bookkeeping, ordering, designing...literally everything). Need some advise on whether to seek advice! : )Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581583844523691974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-34842919144902441662013-04-23T08:03:38.609-04:002013-04-23T08:03:38.609-04:00Its really great idea for business next few years ...Its really great idea for business next few years i am started the business so its really helpful for your blog thanks for sharing informitionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16835861519208558091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-55994786871962919782013-04-21T14:33:11.304-04:002013-04-21T14:33:11.304-04:00Quickbooks Professional Services seems like it onl...Quickbooks Professional Services seems like it only captures billable hrs and not resale of products. Retail or Manuf/Wholesale takes care of the mark-up on products but not billable hours. How do you commingle these two functions in QB? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75513412323092944902013-04-08T10:29:26.907-04:002013-04-08T10:29:26.907-04:00I have stumbled upon this Blog post while looking ...I have stumbled upon this Blog post while looking for reviews of Studio webware vs. Quickbooks. Thanks for the great post Lauren. Organizational advice is always appreciated! I'd love to hear from anyone who has made the switch from Quickbooks to another design planning and book keeping type of software!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00145006779117380018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-2777419262349139382013-02-13T02:44:36.452-05:002013-02-13T02:44:36.452-05:00Nice Blog! Thanks for sharing the post! ...Nice Blog! Thanks for sharing the post! <a href="http://mftindia.com/mft/placement.htm" rel="nofollow"> interior design in chennai</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13886487423649608842012-04-25T01:56:31.147-04:002012-04-25T01:56:31.147-04:00I just got Quicken and plan to implement it next w...I just got Quicken and plan to implement it next week. I have been curious about project management and you have given me some great places to start looking.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.odartstore.com/" rel="nofollow">Italian Porcelain</a>Cathy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850928170394400303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-86299302903538135562012-02-13T22:52:29.430-05:002012-02-13T22:52:29.430-05:00Hay Lauren, am have just started my career into in...Hay Lauren, am have just started my career into interior designing and this was happy with the education we are receiving, and hope you keep updating us!@bose<br /><a href="http://www.jobduties.org/accounts-clerk-job-duties.html" rel="nofollow">Accounts Clerk Job Duties</a>Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850162650223557313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80423228431647626242012-01-27T17:03:48.809-05:002012-01-27T17:03:48.809-05:00Came across you today and will be back! You are a ...Came across you today and will be back! You are a fabulous designer and so thoughtful with your words. I have incorporated Freshbooks into my business. We are a smaller design agency and it makes tracking time and invoicing easy.-Shosh at loveyourroomShoshana Gosselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583965848375311516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-9232464496122022542012-01-23T10:35:06.750-05:002012-01-23T10:35:06.750-05:00Suzanne - you should check out Pinterest. It's...Suzanne - you should check out Pinterest. It's a great tool for creating virtual inspiration boards. WSI wrote a great blog entry about Pinterest for designers: http://www.wsidesignermarketplace.com/content/designer/design_pulse/design_blog/pinterest_for_designers.htmlthanhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068338464186154475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80265356364367749232012-01-22T14:01:48.592-05:002012-01-22T14:01:48.592-05:00Thanks for the shout out Lauren! One more thing, I...Thanks for the shout out Lauren! One more thing, I agree that using software that is designed for your industry is key. You can do payroll, charge things to certain accounts, keep track of everything going in and out according to your jobs. I worked in the construction industry and this is invaluable! It's worth the money to purchase it because it pays for itself in making sure the numbers for each job is correct.Sarah's Fab Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289676949470575955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-74674548781223755502012-01-22T12:42:20.091-05:002012-01-22T12:42:20.091-05:00Lauren -
Love all this. It is so very helpful. So...Lauren -<br />Love all this. It is so very helpful. So, question to throw out there is,<br />How does everyone handle all the design magazines?! I put small stickies in the pages I like for inspiration but oh how the mags are filling my baskets! Would love to figure out a system for them that makes them an easy resource.suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671468572062298346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-35754125994353080402012-01-22T00:44:32.716-05:002012-01-22T00:44:32.716-05:00I just started using Studio webware. it's clo...I just started using Studio webware. it's cloud based so it syncs with your phone, puts meetings on your calendar, etc. I couldn't agree more about Quickbooks! Since I've only just started with studio web ware, I'm not sure if I will still need it... We'll soon see.<br />This is a GREAT post! The only thing I would add, is to join (or start) a network of other designers in your area. The group I am with uses google docs to post all of our favorite resources - you have to be ok with doing that though! We meet monthly and discuss everything from productivity to blogging, etc. Hugely helpful to have these gals when I need something hard to find in a pinch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-64804889781218792012-01-21T12:39:33.158-05:002012-01-21T12:39:33.158-05:00so great that you are sharing in your knowledge La...so great that you are sharing in your knowledge Lauren, I agree, not always so glamorous! My car is always a mess, and I have boken things, shoving them into my SUV...and don't even get me started on traffic! lol...<br /><br />Best,<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-7234471694400667992012-01-21T11:35:52.394-05:002012-01-21T11:35:52.394-05:00Great post Lauren. Amen to all of your suggestion...Great post Lauren. Amen to all of your suggestions! I would love to learn more about the virtual assistants too.<br /><br />Hope you have a great weekend!<br /><br />xx<br />sharonA Lifestyle Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918512483453947005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-40466438221539691752012-01-21T10:53:34.935-05:002012-01-21T10:53:34.935-05:00Lauren
Yes owning and operating a design business ...Lauren<br />Yes owning and operating a design business is hardly glamourous. (Despite what most people think.) So glad to see that you wear sweats. I often wear fancy sweats, and little make-up unless I know I am meeting a client. When ever I run into "old school" designers in town I just have to laugh...them in their St John outfits. But they were apart of a design world when it was really really lucrative and possibly glamourous.<br /><br />I have two accountants. One who helps me with the day to day and one that helps me with quarterly and yearly taxes. Every state is different but it is very important to run a legitimate business. Make sure all of your city, county, property etc taxes are in order. And make sure you pay your sales tax on time.<br /><br />Another word of advice make sure you have all your legal and insurance in order. Even if you dont need them now always have them lined up. Get to know ones that you like so if the situation arises you are ready. Liability insurance is often the number one thing that designers dont have and it can cost you everything if dont have it and you get sued.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826069692186367640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-20095159414905179932012-01-20T19:15:42.218-05:002012-01-20T19:15:42.218-05:00Thank you for a great post! I love the creative ...Thank you for a great post! I love the creative aspect of my business and struggle with the "business" aspect of it, so every tip helps!The Kramer Anglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553714532357005359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-90294477730431485292012-01-20T16:43:58.337-05:002012-01-20T16:43:58.337-05:00Like all these ideas. I like Google docs for a to-...Like all these ideas. I like Google docs for a to-do-list for my assistant and one for me, we can both review and update. And I'm now using google calendar which sends e-mail reminders of meetings. Quickbooks, I have it, not using it to all it's capacity. My silly problem with it is the ugly invoices even customized they bother me. So stupid...I know! Have a book keeper starting Tuesday sure she will put me straight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-36727521329429161222012-01-20T14:00:42.670-05:002012-01-20T14:00:42.670-05:00I am just about to finish school for Interior Desi...I am just about to finish school for Interior Design and plan to start my own business in the next 6 months...even though I've been in the business world (before I made the decision to change careers) this type of information is SOOOO valuable and I really appreciate you taking the time to do so. Love your blog and your design aesthetic...thank you!!KellyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771539993358319990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-72384290669712564382012-01-20T11:44:13.576-05:002012-01-20T11:44:13.576-05:00Hi Lauren,
You're so right, as a designer you...Hi Lauren,<br /><br />You're so right, as a designer you need systems for everything. I have a design business Dandelion Interiors and Minutes Matter. Minutes Matter has many products, one of which is Studio. Studio is a graphic design software dedicated solely to Interior Designers. A good graphic design software has the ability to totally WOW the client. Who doesn't love technology and instant visualization?<br /><br />Debbie GreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-26707168975858453932012-01-20T08:01:21.809-05:002012-01-20T08:01:21.809-05:00Lauren -
What about the orange color on the door a...Lauren -<br />What about the orange color on the door above the stairs? Love it.<br /><br />I'm not a designer but one thing that I have learned is to really respect and work with my personal energy flow in business. I am naturally so much more creative in the morning, and it is just fighting nature if I try to do something like paperwork early in the day; however, I really struggle if I put off the creative tasks until the afternoon. I think it is important to find what works best for you personally and respect it as much as possible.Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523207701932110789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-55705217072860128752012-01-19T23:46:15.897-05:002012-01-19T23:46:15.897-05:00Thanks so much editing all the input you received ...Thanks so much editing all the input you received and sharing with us. It's great to hear about everyone's best business practices. Really enjoy your blog!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080089430006271777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-67325041954702889192012-01-19T22:19:13.747-05:002012-01-19T22:19:13.747-05:00Thank you. Every little bit helps and this was cer...Thank you. Every little bit helps and this was certainly helpful!Holly Gruszkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06562245870313515897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-22771895341466454322012-01-19T21:03:18.693-05:002012-01-19T21:03:18.693-05:00Great post Lauren and I would love to learn more a...Great post Lauren and I would love to learn more about the Virtual Assistants since this is so big right now. Have a great weekend and relax!! ;-]Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373635833856487625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-14440727132238283712012-01-19T18:58:12.991-05:002012-01-19T18:58:12.991-05:00I love Quickbooks and couldn't run a business...I love Quickbooks and couldn't run a business without it. It is so great to be able to email a file copy to my accountant for taxes, it saves an unbelievable amount of time. So I use it for home expenses too, and boy was it a rude awakening to find out one year how much I spent on Starbucks! So I quickly stopped that expense . The REPORTS reveal your spending habits and can really keep you organized. Thanks for your post.. I want to try the Studio software...looking forward to your next report on the subject!<br />Nancy @ powellbrower.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880451168189671638noreply@blogger.com