What areas of business and spending will you scrutinize a little harder before committing to in the future?
I once read a book called Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, and I will never forget the “Just One More Day” technique he discussed when it comes to spending money in your business. Before making any purchases these days, I ask myself, “Can I go just one more day without spending that money?” It’s a simple concept, but so powerful. Delaying an expenditure by even one day gives me the chance to rethink its importance and, sometimes, come up with a creative way to move forward without it. Having said that, there are a few things I will never compromise on…a good bookkeeper and the best photographer I can afford!
Are there any pre-Coronavirus processes and old habits that you’ve decided to retire?
Now that I have morphed into a full-time teacher and entertainer of my three children as well as an interior designer, I’ve learned to make the most of the condensed time that I have to work each day. I think many designers, myself included, can be guilty of trying to do too much, of taking on too many projects all at once. These last few months have taught me the importance of saying no to the projects that are not the best fit for my firm so I can say yes to the ones that are. As I move forward into this new normal, my hope is that saying yes less often will give me the space to be more creative and provide the best level of service that I can to my clients.