More than just the love for designing interior spaces, here are some things you need to consider if you are planning on starting an interior design or decoration business:
- “How can I support my family while I build up by business?”
- “What are my abilities?”
- “Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?”
- “How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?”
Here are some articles on how to start an interior decoration business:
- How to Start an Interior Decorating/Design Business
- Starting a Business as a Interior Designer or Decorator
- How to be An Interior Decorator
- Become an Interior Decorator
- Starting an Interior Design Business
- Interior Designers
For in-depth information, I suggest you check out the following books:
- How to Start a Home-Based Interior Design Business
- Start Your Own Interior Design Business and Keep It Growing!
- Secrets of Success for Today’s Interior Designers and Decorators
- How to Prosper As an Interior Designer : A Business and Legal Guide
- The Interior Design Business Handbook
- Marketing Basics for Designers: A Sourcebook of Strategies and Ideas
It is also highly recommended that you check out the resources of professional associations in your field, if not join them as a member:
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation http://www.accredit-id.org/
- Certified Interior Decorators International http://www.cidinternational.org/
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification http://www.ncidq.org/
- The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) http://www.asid.org/
- The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) http://www.iida.org
- The Interior Design Educators Council, Inc http://www.idec.org/
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