As we get back to basics, I’ve encountered many lists with things a business person should do in 2009, many of which are worthwhile, but most requiring time or resources that we do not have. Here are a few items from a recent article I read that I think we call can do!
If you're going through it, so are your clients. Bad times give a business a golden opportunity to be an even greater asset to its clients. You should know what your client's challenges are during the current economic conditions and offer solutions to minimize the negative effects of those challenges.
Don't procrastinate. Assess your business early and often and make adjustments for today, today.
Challenge your employees. Just as your business should make an extra effort to help clients during a challenging time, your employees can do the same for you.
Here is the full article from our friends at Ad Age. Click here.
Please call me to discuss these points or anything else at 310.697.7700 x6
and Happy New Year!
Lloyd
• Master’s Class Announcement for NYC
You went to school and spent years gaining the knowledge and experience to become an interior designer. If you're like most, what you didn't learn in school was how to market and sell your design services and create a profitable business.
Here's your opportunity.
Lloyd Princeton’s Master’s Class is a half-day comprehensive seminar that provides valuable instruction on the topics necessary to grow your interior design business, including:
Marketing - Attracting the clients you really want
Pricing - Charging the most you can for each client
Selling - Effectively sell product and service, after the contract is signed
The Master’s Class is accredited and fulfills 0.4 CEU’s. Lloyd is presently scheduled near you, so register now!
January 13th, 2009
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Part One
12 p.m.-1 p.m., Hosted Luncheon
1 p.m.-3 p.m., Part Two
New York Design Center, Space 1111, on 11th Floor
200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016
For more information and to register please click here!
• Upcoming Speaking Engagements
January 29th:
San Diego, Pottery Barn, “State of the Industry”
February 10th:
Las Vegas, World Design Center, “Doing Business in 2009: The Forecast”
February 18th:
Tucson, ASID, “State of the Industry”
May 6th:
New York City, Lightfair International, “Deciding What you are Worth & Charging It”
May 7th:
Atlanta, ADAC & Veranda, “Panel on Luxury
May 19th:
Philadelphia, Luxury Marketing Council, TBD
• New Client Announcement
Carden-Cunietti
DMC London is pleased to announce the addition of UK-based interior design duo, Carden Cunietti Ltd. Offering a blueprint for modern living, Carden Cunietti’s design portfolio consists of large renovations of homes in central London, interior decoration projects in the U.S.A and Europe and commercial projects in the UK.
Ron Boren
Design Management Company welcomes Ron Boren , owner of Exterior Designs & Landscape Construction, Inc. as newest client. DMC will work with Ron Boren toward his business development and expansion goals for 2009 as well as media relations initiatives. Exterior Designs & Landscape Construction, Inc. offers clients full-service exterior design services.
“ Service is #1 priority. It isn’t all about the money—it is about building long-term relationships our clients can rely on .” –Ron Boren, Owner
CDS provides clients with simple, clean and effective communication design. CDS provides quality work, also delivering superb customer service, whether for a business card or a complete ID system. No matter how big or how small the need, CDS clients will feel comfortable with the design, execution and management of each project.
CDS has been hard at work creating brochures, websites, and new identity systems for our clients. Please take a look at some of our latest projects.
