{"id":20191,"date":"2020-05-20T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T07:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=20191"},"modified":"2020-05-20T07:00:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T07:00:45","slug":"why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification","title":{"rendered":"Why Business Knowledge is Integral to Your Interior Decorator Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Tammy Hart, I.D.D.P, CAPS is a graduate and tutor of\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"\/qc-design-school-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>QC Design School<\/em><\/a><em>, as well as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders. She is the owner and award-winning designer for the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dznrchik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Designer Chick Co.<\/em><\/a><em>, and the Past Director on the National Board for DDA (formerly CDECA).<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Through their dedication to higher learning, and their collaboration with real industry professionals, <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Design School<\/a> has created extensive courses aimed to help build many of the essential skills required to be successful in this industry.\n\nWhether your passion is <a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior decorating<\/a>, <a href=\"\/online-courses\/home-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home stagin<\/a>g, <a href=\"\/online-courses\/feng-shui-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feng Shui<\/a>, <a href=\"\/online-courses\/color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">color consulting<\/a>, <a href=\"\/online-courses\/professional-organizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional organizing<\/a>, or <a href=\"\/online-courses\/aging-in-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aging in place<\/a> \u2013 you\u2019ll be guaranteed an education that will set you up for years to come!\n\nHow do they achieve this? By teaching you all the essential tools to be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Depersonalize<\/li>\n \t<li>Work with scale and proportion<\/li>\n \t<li>Create harmonious palettes and distribute them in a cohesive manner<\/li>\n \t<li>Understand color theory and trends<\/li>\n \t<li>Work to improve the energy flow of a living space<\/li>\n \t<li>Increase the bottom line of a sale, through neutralizing a home to appeal to the most buyers<\/li>\n \t<li>Improve the functionality of a home in which one can grow old gracefully<\/li>\n \t<li>And so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nI know that for most of our students, you\u2019re making a career transition. This can be exciting <em>and<\/em> terrifying all at the same time. Trust me, I\u2019ve been there! You\u2019re likely either building upon existing skill-sets, or creating brand new ones. Maybe it\u2019s a little of both.\n\nI couldn\u2019t be more thrilled for you![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20195&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]I also know that for most, your short-term goal is to get through your Design course; to gain those important skills to help make your next career remarkably successful. That being said, I\u2019m willing to bet that your ultimate, audacious goal is to create your <em>own<\/em> successful boutique firm. One that aims to help your clients create spaces they\u2019ll love coming home to.\n\nThe best way to properly work towards this goal is to acquire proper business training! I happen to be a mentor for QC Design School\u2019s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interior Decorating<\/a> program. Within this course, the final unit (Unit G) is entirely geared towards the study of Business.\n\nI was recently having a conversation with a colleague of mine. I told her how I strongly believe that understanding the business <em>behind<\/em> the business \u2013 regardless of whether you want to open your own boutique firm, or work for an existing one \u2013 is vital to your success.\n\nThough you have option of completing this specialized business unit or skipping over it, I STRONGLY advise all of my students to consider working through it.\n\nI\u2019m here to share why the Business component of your course is so beneficial to your interior decorator certification. Because I\u2019m <em>also<\/em> a graduate of this program, I\u2019ll tell you first-hand how it personally helped me.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20196&#8243; 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bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification\/#Unlock_Your_Entrepreneurial_Spirit\" >Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Spirit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification\/#Know_Your_Audience_with_Marketing_101\" >Know Your Audience with Marketing 101<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification\/#Get_the_Right_People_AND_the_Right_Tools_for_the_Right_Job\" >Get the Right People (AND the Right Tools) for the Right Job<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification\/#The_Art_of_Communication\" >The Art of Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification\/#Managing_the_Bottom_Line\" >Managing the Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unlock_Your_Entrepreneurial_Spirit\"><\/span>Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Spirit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Firstly, the Business unit will teach you how to launch <a href=\"\/2019\/12\/how-to-start-a-successful-interior-decorating-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your dream business<\/a> and become your own boss. It\u2019ll give you the tools to help you develop a strategic launch pad and execute your business plan.\n\nYou\u2019ll gain the know-how needed to build a professional <a href=\"\/2018\/04\/5-ways-to-build-your-design-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business portfolio<\/a>, which houses your work. You\u2019ll also discover various marketing strategies, and how to utilize them to best present your business to potential clients.\n\nBusiness knowledge is vital to your interior decorator certification (and <em>any <\/em>other Design certification, really) because it\u2019ll empower you with the opportunity to start building a solid foundation for your business![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><b>My Experience: <\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Full disclosure: before <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-earning-your-design-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enrolling with QC<\/a>, I already had previous experience in running businesses and handling finances. However, because of this course, I learned to create a comprehensive and strategic business plan.\n\nThis plan helped me to meet AND exceed my first-year goals. In turn, I was able to reflect on my goals, and adjust them accordingly to make them loftier going forward.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Your_Audience_with_Marketing_101\"><\/span>Know Your Audience with Marketing 101<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Next, this unit will teach you how to begin attracting your clientele \u2013 and who <em>doesn\u2019t<\/em> want more clients for their business?\n\nThe course material strongly pushes you to start thinking about:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Where and how to attract your clients<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>How to price your services to reflect your target market<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>How to conduct market research<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>And more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20197&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><b>My Experience:<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]When I look back and think about how I originally started <a href=\"\/2016\/07\/packaging-design-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pricing my services<\/a>, I can\u2019t help but laugh at myself. Most days, I couldn\u2019t make heads or tails of how I actually structured my rates.\n\nOne of the biggest challenges this industry faces is the lack of \u2018best practice\u2019 for pricing structures. Part of that may be due to the custom nature of every job. This Business unit taught me the different methods of structuring my pricing, and varying price points. I also learned about the liability of the work I perform.\n\nOver the years, I\u2019ve refined what works for my business. But I wouldn\u2019t have known how to do that without this Business training![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_Right_People_AND_the_Right_Tools_for_the_Right_Job\"><\/span>Get the Right People (AND the Right Tools) for the Right Job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]This is an <a href=\"\/2017\/02\/network-interior-decorating-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">industry of partnerships<\/a>. I always say, \u201cMy vision is only <em>my<\/em> vision. Without my contractors, all I have is a fancy drawing on a piece of paper.\u201d\n\nBusiness knowledge adds to your interior decorator certification because it teaches you how to choose key partnerships throughout the course of your career. These are the people you need in your network, as they\u2019ll help take your project from point A to point B.\n\nFurther to that point, you\u2019re also going to need to understand which <em>tools <\/em>to have to bring a project to fruition. 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Whether you\u2019re networking, discussing a project with your clients, or speaking with contractors \u2013 communication is critical to the success of your business!\n\nYour <a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interior Decorating Course<\/a>\u2019s Business unit explores the importance of communication in every scenario you may face. You may be:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Speaking directly with a client<\/li>\n \t<li>Making use of change order forms<\/li>\n \t<li>Developing the contract<\/li>\n \t<li>Building strong business relationships, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNo matter the situation, you\u2019ll always know how to approach the matter to achieve maximum, beneficial results![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><b>My Experience:<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]I\u2019m sure my students get sick of hearing me say, \u201cThis is a detail-oriented industry\u201d or \u201cThe Devil\u2019s in the details!\u201d\n\nBut there\u2019s a reason I repeat this; just as there\u2019s a reason I applaud them whenever I see a great amount of detail go into their projects. It\u2019s because in Unit G, I realized just how many details go into each and every project!\n\nYou positively <em>must<\/em> have a solid plan in place. If you don\u2019t have those details laid out in a manner that makes sense, you can quickly lose control over a project. 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Learning how to properly structure your business for financial success is important.\n\nWhy? Because, well, let\u2019s face it\u2026 You don\u2019t want to be in the red!\n\nAn adequate understanding of Business is integral to your interior decorator certification because it\u2019ll teach you the elements you need to consider when planning for both your firm\u2019s budget and its ultimate success.\n\nNot to mention, you learn how to budget for your <em>clients\u2019<\/em> projects. Sometimes, you\u2019re going to need to sit down with them, and have those tough discussions that can serve as reality checks. 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You can\u2019t buy as you go. Instead, it\u2019s important to develop a purchase structure for your clients. Then you need to do a weekly budget \u2018temperature check\u2019. This will help you and your client avoid any financial surprises.\n\nAt the end of the day, you\u2019ve invested your time and money into building new skills for <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/hobby-vs-career-interior-decorating-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your new career<\/a>. By completing Unit G, you\u2019re only going to strengthen your overall <a href=\"\/2018\/04\/interior-decorating-certification-vs-degree-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior decorator certification<\/a>.\n\nYes, you\u2019ll need to invest a couple more hours into your schoolwork. But I prefer to think of it as building a powerful foundation for which you can build your dreams on.\n\nHappy studying, designers![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><b>Ready to earn your interior decorator certification? 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