Ready to turn your passion for interior design into a thriving business? The First Year Collection is your all-in-one toolkit for launching and building your design firm with confidence, clarity, and intention.

Packed with essential resources, strategic guides, and practical tools, this collection is specifically curated to help first-year interior designers navigate the complexities of starting a business. From setting up your finances to crafting your brand and securing clients, this comprehensive suite ensures you’re equipped for success from day one.

What’s Inside:

• Legal & Financial Foundations:

  • How to Interview a CPA and Attorney Guides: Choose the right professionals to support your new business.

  • Essential Insurance Guide: Protect your business with the coverage you need.

  • Chart of Accounts & Tax Calendar: Stay organized and on track financially.

  • Choosing Your Pricing Model: Develop a pricing strategy that reflects your value and ensures profitability.

• Marketing & Branding Essentials:

  • Target Client Persona Guide: Define and connect with your ideal audience.

  • Branding Blueprint: Build a brand that stands out in the market.

  • SEO Mastery Guide: Increase your online visibility and attract clients.

• Client & Contract Tools:

  • Full-Service Design Contract: Set expectations and protect your work from the start.

  • How to Close a Client: Learn how to confidently secure your first (and future) clients.

  • Elevating Your Elevator Speech: Present your business with professionalism and clarity.

• Creative Strategy & Trends:

  • Mastering Design Trends: Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate them into your projects.

  • The Power of Art-Centric Designs: Leverage art to elevate your designs.

• Journals for Reflection & Growth:

  • SWOT Analysis Journal: Plan strategically by analyzing your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

  • Are You Ready to Start Your Business? Journals: Reflect on your goals and build a strong foundation.

  • Uncovering the Power of Intuition: Use intuition to make decisions that align with your vision.

• Exclusive Tools:

  • The Curated Fandeck: Streamline your color selections with this must-have tool.

Why This Collection Is Perfect for You: Starting your interior design business doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The First Year Collection simplifies the process by providing everything you need to set up your firm, attract clients, and grow with intention.

Step into your first year with confidence, backed by tools and resources that set you up for lasting success.