EP 168 | How Interior Designers Can Successfully Work Remotely with Rebecca Ward

April 27, 2020

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Could working remotely actually make your interior design business stronger and more efficient?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by interior designer Rebecca Ward to discuss how embracing technology and remote work systems can improve efficiency, flexibility, and business growth for interior designers.

What began as a forced shift for many design firms revealed unexpected advantages, including better organization, stronger communication, and the ability to take on out-of-town projects with greater confidence. Rebecca shares practical strategies and tools that help interior designers manage projects, teams, and client communication effectively from anywhere.

In this episode, we learn:
• Why embracing technology improves efficiency and business operations
• How a dedicated business phone line creates a more professional client experience
• Why accessing financial information remotely helps business owners stay informed
• How digital systems improve task tracking and project management
• Why cloud-based file sharing increases collaboration and accessibility
• How searchable team communication tools improve workflow and accountability
• Why tracking every billable minute helps improve profitability and invoicing accuracy
• How being “remote ready” positions interior designers for growth and greater flexibility

 

Design Intervention

Make decisions for your business based on a place of POWER, not fear…. and knowledge is power! Be open to change and spend time learning something that will help you serve your clients better and give you time back in your day.

 

Take Aways

A list of some of Rebecca’s fave apps:

  • QuickBooks Online
  • Dropbox
  • Google Voice
  • Slack
  • Asana
  • Harvest
  • Photoshop
  • Powerpoint
  • Flowhaus
  • Zoom

To download the checklist “Keys to Successful Remote Working”, click here

 

Rebecca Ward is CEO and Principal Designer at one of Sacramento’s leading interior design firms for modern living.  She is an award winning, certified interior designer offering a worry-free experience to her clients. Specializing in fresh, contemporary spaces; her focus is to bring purpose, beauty and inspiration to every interior. She received her BA in Interior design from CSU, Sacramento and founded her company, Rebecca Ward Design, in 2007 to enable her to fully pursue her passion for design.

Rebecca enjoys continually contributing to the community and culture of Sacramento’s design scene through mentorship of interns and design students, and supporting her colleagues by being the advocate for Business of Design™.

www.rwarddesign.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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