Designers pay close attention to details, from finishes and finishes to proper proportions. But what about the tedious, desk-bound tasks associated with invoicing, payroll and other business operations? There’s a reason an accountant is often a designer’s first hire: having operational support can make a big difference.
On January 25th at 1:00 PM ET, Nicole Hollis of the eponymous firm AD100 and CEO of the studio Lewis Heathcote they will share their expertise in building a solid financial foundation for a scaled interior business e to hold moderated by Amy Astley, ADVERTISEMENT global editorial director and US editor-in-chief, the “Taking charge of your finances” The workshop will help design business leaders navigate critical operational issues.
Since founding his namesake firm in 2002, Hollis has grown the San Francisco-based studio to a team of more than 90 interior designers, interior architects, furniture designers and operating associates. His pioneering work in residences and hospitality earned him a place in the AD100, as well as the ASID Designer of the Year 2023 title. His second monograph will be published in 2024, succeeding the debut title Nicole Hollis: Curated interiors.
Amidst the studio’s exponential growth, Heathcote led the company’s operations to develop clear and concise contracts, streamline workflows and create sustainable project loads, among other management logistics. Prior to joining NicoleHollis, she led IT practice operational and business development.
During the Taking Charge of Your Finances workshop, members will learn how to:
- Know when it’s time to raise your rates and what to consider when doing so
- Position your studio to scale and make new hires
- Create a recession-proof design business
O one-hour virtual workshop and interactive Q&A attendance is free and open exclusively to AD PRO members. Ready to get practical financial advice from a lauded interior design practice? Sign up now.
