EP 041 | Apps and Technology for Interior Design Businesses with Lindan Courtemanche

January 3, 2018

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Are you using technology to make your design business more efficient—or are you missing out on tools that could save you time and money?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Lindan Courtemanche of Heuristic, a boutique branding firm, about the apps, technology, and digital tools every small business owner should know. From productivity and organization to branding and strategy, Lindan shares her favorite resources for working smarter and staying focused on business growth.

For interior designers looking to improve efficiency and leverage technology more effectively, this episode offers practical recommendations you can implement right away.

In this episode, we learn:
• Five essential apps that support small business success
• Technology tools that can improve productivity and organization
• Two favorite apps for art and design enthusiasts
• Why a strong contract remains one of your most important business tools
• How strategy should guide technology and marketing decisions
• Why successful business owners focus on what works, not simply what they like

 

Take Aways

  1. Lindan describes Trello as post it notes on steroid. A riff on the Japanese organization model, Kanban boards.
  2. If you are working with remote teams, these apps will change your life. Dropbox & Box
  3. Kimberley is now hooked on Scannabal. It’s really useful for copying notes on job sites; leaving a hard copy with trades or client but having a backup copy ready to go.
  4. Receipt Bank is an amazing tool for cutting down time when it comes to logging receipts!
  5. An addictive site that allows you to bid on works of art and sell works of art. Paddle 8. Or, if you are keen to find new and upcoming talent, try Saatchi Art.

Lindan’s career in creative services spans fifteen years, following turns in fashion and film. It’s a journey that’s given her a singular sense for what’s next and who’s great. Lindan leads the creative practice. You can learn more about her story here.

Heuristic is a boutique branding firm that specializes in complex corporate clients like Capital One, Hobo, Iron Workers of Canada, Chudleigh’s, VQA, Sapsucker and Uber. They are also the brains behind Business of Design™ rebranding several years ago.

We love them!

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lindancourtemanche

www.heuristicbranding.com

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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