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Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 3rd Edition

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The tools needed to create and manage a thriving interior design practice
This essential sourcebook provides all of the information needed to establish and manage a productive, profitable interior design firm. Filled with savvy business and career advice, Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Third Edition delivers updated and expanded coverage of the full range of legal, financial, management, marketing, administrative, and ethical issues faced by sole practitioners, firm principals, and managers.
This comprehensive reference lays out clear, practical guidelines on how to structure a contract and prevent legal problems; work with other designers, allied professionals, clients, and vendors; and calculate fees that are both fair and profitable. Recommended reading for NCIDQ candidates, it offers easy-to-follow tips and instruction on how to:

Write and implement a successful business plan
Choose the right form of business to fit specific needs
Institute strategic planning
Develop effective promotional tools
Manage finances and set up a computerized accounting system
Manage employees and team members
Establishing a comprehensive foundation for effective business practice, Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Third Edition is the one-stop resource that no interior designer can afford to be without.

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Product Details

Author:	Christine M., ASID, IIDA Piotrowski
Hardcover:	672 pages
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication Date:	July 27, 2001
Language:	English
ISBN:	0471384011
Package Length:	11.0 inches
Package Width:	8.7 inches
Package Height:	1.5 inches
Package Weight:	4.1 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 10 reviews

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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Good Source for NCIDQ Review Jul 24, 2008
I used this book in my professional practice class and a co-worker of mine borrowed it to study for the NCIDQ - she said many of the ethical and business related questions that appeared on the test were covered in this book. It is really well written and easy to follow. The CD has good resources, like mock invoices and POs that you can open and edit.

1 of 3 found the following review helpful:

a heave book Feb 16, 2008
thick book,man. I have to carry it to school for my class.
it has all need about Inerior Design profession

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Definitely one of your better business books Nov 30, 2007
The reviewer prior to myself I feel summed it up best when describing this book. The author has written the book as if she's always been your trusted friend. She writes in a way as if she is actually talking to you.

Other books I've read often come across a bit too technical and slightly over my head. This one is more down-to-earth, packed with good advice, and one can sense her sincere concern for the reader to understand.

I really love the entire book, especially the chapter dealing with ethics. Since there are many "seasoned" designers who seem to lack ethical conduct, this book is great for beginners and veterans alike.

0 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Bada Bing! Oct 19, 2007
It was fast
It was what I ordered
Im happy, they're happy
Win Win!

7 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Read before you practice Sep 23, 2005
I have practiced interior design for over 20 years and still found this book to be invaluable. The information about legal ramifications and insurance coverage was enlightening but also sobering. It's a must read for any design firm principal or freelance designer.