As any interior designer knows, running a business is tough. Sometimes it can feel like you are juggling a dozen different things and just trying to stay afloat. And on top of that, you are trying to prioritize your family, friends, and the other million things in your life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone!
As a small business, we know what you feel like and we’ve worked with many interior designers who have felt the same. So don’t worry! Plenty of resources exist to help relieve your stress and take the heavy workload off your shoulders. Here are five of the best business software services available for interior designers:
Dubsado
For interior designers who are looking for a one-stop shop software to start automating your business, Dubsado is the perfect solution.
Dubsado is a great tool for everything client-related and has many different features. To start, the software assists in lead capture through contact forms you can put on your website. You can use it for scheduling appointments and consultations with your clients. Dubsado also allows you to create and send out contracts, send online invoices and payment reminders, create client questionnaires, and share important links with your clients such as a project schedule or collaborative Pinterest board.
We personally love Dubsado and its unique features. One of our favorite features is the client portal. It is an online hub where each client can access everything they need for their project. This makes the customer experience easy and enjoyable. Oh, and it’s completely customizable to your branding. Whoop whoop! Their customer service team is also SO helpful and responsive. You can even hire their team to help you set up any of the software—from your inquiry form to client questionnaires.
If you want to try out Dubsado, they offer a completely free trial for up to 3 client projects. So don’t worry about handing over a chunk of change before wanting to fully commit. Try it out and get your bearings before you have to pay a dime.
ClickUp
For interior designers who are struggling to juggle the needs of multiple clients all at once, ClickUp might just be the perfect software. ClickUp is a web-based project management software that can help you organize your to-do lists for all your clients. You can create process checklists for each of your projects, client schedules, and to-do lists. All your workflows are customizable to your needs and your unique processes. On top of that, ClickUp allows you to assign responsibilities to each member of your team so that you know everyone is on the same page. No more team members forgetting what task you assigned them yesterday.
If you’re looking for a tool to help you get organized so that you never forget another deadline, give ClickUp’s free version a try!
Canva
Canva is the perfect software for creating all of your client-facing materials. This could include welcome packets, design proposals, design presentations, goodbye packets, and information packets about builders, architects, and contractors. You can easily design and format all your documents and presentations. Canva’s pre-made templates make the process almost effortless. You can also input all your branding colors and logos to make it super easy to customize your documents. This platform is user-friendly and perfect for all graphic design newbies!
Google Drive
As an interior designer, you are constantly working and collaborating with clients. You’ve probably come to find how much of a hassle it can be to share large files over email. Sharing files over Google Drive takes the hassle right out of the process!
Google Drive allows you to quickly upload and share files. All you need is an email address. Simply upload your project photos or documents to a folder and share that folder with your client. Your client will then have access to that folder whenever they need it. Google Drive lets you stay organized and gives your clients easy access to all the files you want to share with them.
Showit
Interior design is all about making a space look stunning and functional. Your space on the internet should be no different. For interior designers wanting a draw-dropping website, Showit is the perfect additional to your business software. This website builder is specifically designed for creative professionals just like you. Showit’s limitless design capabilities allow for beautiful, personalized websites that seamlessly align with your brand identity.
At Swan Haus, we specialize in making gorgeous, custom Showit websites for interior designers. We know what needs to go on your website. We know how to expertly showcase your projects. And we know how to design a unique website that is custom fit to your brand.
So is it time that you got a website update? Or maybe you just need a website to begin with? Either way, we would love to help! The Swan Haus team is ready to start creating your dream website so that you can spend more time helping your clients create their dream homes.
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