If you have recently begun a career in interior design, you should
be very excited to be entering
such an exciting field. You’ll find that you’ll earn a lucrative income
but the rates of pay can
vary significantly. Even an entry-level design position can provide
an income that you will be
proud of!
By being an assistant interior designer, you can expect to earn as
much as $20 per hour with the
right design firm. Once you become a certified interior designer,
your income will increase to
$50,000 or more. The most lucrative income is as a partner in an
interior design firm where you can
earn in the $100,000 and up range.
Most interior designers just entering the business will find that
initially clients have to be
sought out and convinced that you are the right person for the job.
Don’t be discouraged! There is
a great deal of competition in the field but you will begin to land
clients and the more references
you provide, the easier contracting new clients becomes.
When the exciting time comes, you obtained a customer, don’t fall
into the trap of always trying to
always bid the lowest. Sometimes interior design clients feel that a
bid that is too low is a sign
of poor work. They will comparison shop and you want to bid
reasonably.
One way to win the client is to offer a good bid with the incentive
that you will be glad to accept
the job at slightly lower than the lowest bid they can obtain in
writing. This can be the key to
winning your first few clients and building your reputation.
Marketing your services is a key to obtaining clients. First, you
must have business cards, a
professional portfolio that contains samples of your work available.
You can then offer your
services through a kiosk at your local mall or find a furniture shop
interesting in showcasing your
services as an incentive to customers to purchase.
Also, starting your own business requires additional steps and
expenses. You’ll need to obtain a
business number and registration so that you can conduct
business. There may be other requirements
as well. Look in the telephone book under Government Listing or
call your local accounting firm.
They will point you in the right direction and tell you what steps
must be taken.
Another great marketing tool is to join the local Chamber of Commerce or other local organization that provides networking opportunities. Trade shows are another
means of marketing affordably.
Also, a portfolio will be valuable tool. The portfolio will also contain
the files of letters of
references. Having references will show that your work is
professional and satisfactory. Also, you
may want to include some references from your friends and family
as well as your instructors from
school.
With hard work and dedication, you’ll find yourself in-demand and
sought out by clients after a
short time. Just remember in the early days that you do have a
great future ahead of you. You can
be a success in interior design!
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