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March 21, 2024

The counterintuitive truth about dealing with conflict on your team

Think a team that never fights is the healthiest outcome? Think again. Cultivating a foundation of trust—and then welcoming conflict when it comes—will boost team morale, collaboration and productivity.

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March 18, 2024

How hiring a virtual assistant eased this designer’s workload

When Connecticut designer Mandy Riggar wanted to ease her day-to-day workload without the risk and responsibility of a full-time employee, she found success outsourcing tasks like procurement and renderings to qualified virtual assistants.

designer toolkit

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March 14, 2024

14 simple ways to boost your business through better onboarding

How you introduce a client to your design process can have a profound impact on their experience with your firm. Tap into these fresh approaches to set the tone for a successful project.

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March 6, 2024

8 ways to make billing a no-brainer

By applying a little creativity and a lot of sound advice, you can turn your billing headaches into solutions that are in sync with your firm’s greater purpose.

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February 29, 2024

5 creative approaches to gifting that will cement your status as client favorite

Here’s how client gifting can become a ritual that cultivates and reinforces a positive long-term relationship.

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February 22, 2024

4 project management tweaks to run a job with less stress and more trust

The design decisions have been finalized, and it’s time to bring your vision to life—here’s how to ensure this phase is smooth sailing for you and your clients.