LuAnn Nigara
Development
The 3 Beliefs That Could Be Holding Back Your Business (and How to Avoid Them)
Shifting your mindset can make a difference in your bottom line
Development
Starting a Design Business: 4 Recommendations for Building a Meaningful Career
These ideals are the guideposts you’ll need as a budding entrepreneur
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Designer Advice for Leveling Up Your Business
Have your eye on a new type of project or business proposition? You already have everything you need
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The 3 Toxic Traits that Spell Trouble for Vendor Relationships
Bottom line: Build your relationship on a foundation of respect
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Why Sustainable Design Has Left “Niche” Status
If you aren’t learning about sustainable practices in design, you’re leaving business on the table
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The Top 3 Marketing Mistakes Interior Designers Make
Many designers fall into the same marketing traps: Here’s how to avoid them
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How Your Design Process Impacts Your Rates
Why investing in IRL research and inspiration can make a difference in your bottom line
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Two Approaches for Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business
Are you a “planner” or a “diver”? Designers Nate Berkus and Cheryl Luckett reveal the difference
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How to Have Tough Conversations With Clients
Don’t avoid conflict: LuAnn Nigara outlines the steps you should take to get things back on track with any business partner
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3方法to Create More Time in Your Design Business
Small biz owners, take heed: These hacks magically find you more time
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4 Hacks for Attracting—and Retaining!—Your Ideal Client
Whatever you do, don’t neglect the “Rule of Seven”
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LuAnn Nigara's Steps to Scaling Your Design Firm
Designers' favorite small-business expert weighs in on how to grow your business—and prevent burnout while you're at it
Behind the Design
LuAnn Nigara On The 5 Biggest Business Mistakes Interior Designers Make
Small-business expert LuAnn Nigara debuts her first business advice column for AD PRO