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Drawings, plans and renderings have always been an integral component of the interior design process. Beginning in the early 2000s, advances in computer technology and software made it possible to cre

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Four years ago the interior design industry came to a grinding halt as the pandemic swept the globe. And then, almost as quickly, the industry began to bounce back. Again, to most everyones surprise,

The launch of ChatGPT to the general public in November 2022 ushered in a new era in the ever-expanding reach of technology into the workplace and our daily lives. Suddenly people with no technical sk

For small business owners, selling their business often is the biggest financial transaction they will ever undertake. It can be a highly emotional and stressful time. Sellers need to be prepared to u

Many interior design firm owners intend to never sell their business. Even in retirement, they plan to maintain some level of ownership and involvement. Yet, as we all know, stuff happens. Circumstanc

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If your future plans include selling your business, youll want to be prepared well in advance. Youll have a lot of decisions to make, a lot of experts to consult, and a lot of paperwork to proces

Whats driving your interior design business? Is it your vision? Or is it what clientsany clientstell you they want? It takes courage and confidence to show the world who you are and let them decide