http://www.designsuccessu.com/2009/04/interior-designers-%e2%80%93-build-your-brand/ Your Shortcut To A More Profitable & Passion-Filled Interior Design Business Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:14:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.designsuccessu.com/2009/04/interior-designers-%e2%80%93-build-your-brand/comment-page-1/#comment-3210 Gail Doby Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:56:16 +0000 http://www.designsuccessu.com/?p=1373#comment-3210 Hi Vida, We're just glad you found us now! You're finding out that you're running a business that just happens to provide design services, aren't you? The majority of our work is running the business, and it is in how you do it that determines how successful you are. You are so right that branding and marketing is not easy, but it is fun and learnable. The key is to be authentic to yourself, have a clear vision of your ideal client, and then develop your branding strategy. First off, I'd really suggest a blog over a traditional website, and there are many people that you can find online to set one up for you. Here's a site that you can go to to post your project and get bids: <a href="http://99designs.com/" rel="nofollow">http://99designs.com/</a> One of our mastermind members used them and was very happy with the results. Good for you for investing in your education. You'll save lots of time and money by learning from others who have done it successfully. Hi Vida, We're just glad you found us now! You're finding out that you're running a business that just happens to provide design services, aren't you? The majority of our work is running the business, and it is in how you do it that determines how successful you are. You are so right that branding and marketing is not easy, but it is fun and learnable. The key is to be authentic to yourself, have a clear vision of your ideal client, and then develop your branding strategy. First off, I'd really suggest a blog over a traditional website, and there are many people that you can find online to set one up for you. Here's a site that you can go to to post your project and get bids: http://99designs.com/ One of our mastermind members used them and was very happy with the results. Good for you for investing in your education. You'll save lots of time and money by learning from others who have done it successfully.

]]> http://www.designsuccessu.com/2009/04/interior-designers-%e2%80%93-build-your-brand/comment-page-1/#comment-3209 Vida Abreu Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:16:11 +0000 http://www.designsuccessu.com/?p=1373#comment-3209 This IS a great article! How I wish I had discovered you sooner. I am a new designer who hasn't taken one business class, let alone a marketing and advertising class. And I find that I spend more time on learning how to run my business than I am on designing and finding clients. Just when I think I'm on the right track, I'm inspired by something huge and change my palete. Branding and Marketing yourself is NOT EASY! I know the impressions I'd like to project, but my dilemma lies in gaining clientele as a new designer and in finding the resources and the medium that can actualize these visions I have for the perfect brand. Can anyone recommend an excellent and affordable web designer or logo designer? I would also appreciate any advice. Thank you! This IS a great article! How I wish I had discovered you sooner. I am a new designer who hasn't taken one business class, let alone a marketing and advertising class. And I find that I spend more time on learning how to run my business than I am on designing and finding clients. Just when I think I'm on the right track, I'm inspired by something huge and change my palete. Branding and Marketing yourself is NOT EASY! I know the impressions I'd like to project, but my dilemma lies in gaining clientele as a new designer and in finding the resources and the medium that can actualize these visions I have for the perfect brand. Can anyone recommend an excellent and affordable web designer or logo designer? I would also appreciate any advice. Thank you!

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