Business of Design® | Run Your Business


Written by Kimberley Seldon | 
Published on November 1, 2024 | 284 Pages 

$99.95 USD

 

You did not learn this in design school.

You’re not imagining it. Interior design is a complex, complicated, and challenging career choice. That’s ok, you’re not afraid of hard work, but despite your best efforts, you’re nowhere near where you thought you’d be by now.

Run Your Business is a practical guide to building the operational backbone of a successful design firm. Focused on structure, systems, and leadership, this book shows you how to move from reactive day-to-day work to running a streamlined, professional, and profitable business.

Business of Design® is your most reliable, trusted resource.

What you'll learn:

  • How to build systems that support a smooth, efficient business
  • Key operational strategies for managing projects, finances, and workflows
  • How to lead and manage a high-performing team
  • Ways to create accountability and consistency across your business
  • How to reduce inefficiencies and eliminate daily chaos
  • Tools to improve decision-making and business oversight
  • Strategies to align your operations with your long-term goals

Make Business of Design® part of your success story.

BUY THIS BOOK

Running a design business requires more than creativity—it demands structure, discipline, and clear systems behind the scenes.

In Run Your Business, Kimberley Seldon breaks down the essential operational strategies every design professional needs to succeed. From managing finances and workflows to leading teams and creating accountability, this book helps you step into your role as a true business owner.

You’ll learn how to organize your operations so your business runs smoothly, your team performs at a high level, and your projects stay aligned with your goals. With practical tools and proven methods, you can eliminate chaos, reduce inefficiencies, and create a business that works for you—not the other way around.

This is your guide to turning your design practice into a well-run, sustainable, and scalable business.

Who This Book Is For

  • Interior designers ready to run their business more professionally
  • Studio owners building or refining their operational systems
  • Designers already implementing Business of Design®'s core business structures
  • Creatives transitioning from designer to business owner

The Result

By the end of this book, you’ll have the systems, structure, and confidence to run your business with clarity and control—creating a more efficient, profitable, and sustainable design practice.