Posts by Gail Doby
Focus on Business Essentials
All businesses have their ups and downs, good times and not-so-good times. When business is lean, like now, two things will help you pull through. One, keep in mind that…
Read MoreWhen and How to Re-open the Office
As some states and municipalities begin to relax stay-at-home restrictions, employers have a big decision to make as to when and how to re-open their businesses. Two of their biggest…
Read MoreStick to Guidelines to Qualify for Loan Forgiveness
Chances are if you’ve recently applied for a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) small business loan, you’ve yet to get a decision on your application or you’ve been told it’s on…
Read MoreHow to Apply for Federal Small Business Assistance
There’s been some confusion as to what, how and when designers can apply for assistance offered through the recently enacted CARES federal COVID economic relief bill. Here is some basic…
Read MoreHelp Available for Design Businesses
Photo Credit: Stark Photography These are challenging times for interior design businesses. As events currently are unfolding, we could be looking at months of disruptions, delays and disappointing sales. Don’t…
Read MoreDo You Have An Emergency Preparedness Plan?
News of business closings and supply chain disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 health threat is a reminder that every business should have an emergency preparedness plan. Aside from…
Read MoreBoost Team Productivity
Effective time management is the key to maximizing productivity. At the end of the day, it’s not the amount of effort you put into your work but what you do…
Read MoreShould You Belong to an Industry Organization?
Photography by Emily Wilson Photography Maybe you’ve thought about joining an industry organization but felt the dues were too high, the benefits were too few, or you were too busy…
Read MoreSetting Boundaries for Clients
You owe it to your clients to do your very best for them. You owe it to them to listen and be respectful of their needs and wishes. You don’t,…
Read MoreDo You Have A Brand Or A Business?
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO and Co-Founder of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting Photo Credit: @bakerbroductions How do most of your clients find you? Do they seek you out, or…
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