Posts by Pearl Collective
We’re Grateful For You!
Happy Thanksgiving! From our families to yours, we hope you have an amazing holiday break and that you take time to recharge. And I’m grateful for our team! They work…
Read MoreAre You Paying Too Much for Payroll Services?
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University If you have employees, even just one, and are not using a payroll service,…
Read MoreBrush Up on Business Etiquette
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University My more experienced clients sometimes confide in me how shocked they are by their…
Read MoreSerendipity Does Exist
Serendipity does exist. At a Genius Exchange finale cocktail party in the sprinkling rain on beautiful Hilton Head Island, I chatted with a few of my VIP clients and attendees…
Read MoreHandling Storage and Damage Issues
We all know stuff happens. From time to time some item we’ve purchased for a client gets marred or damaged. Whether the liability falls on you or someone else depends…
Read MoreDeveloping a Special Niche
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Imagine yourself in a large room filled with interior designers. What would set you…
Read MoreBy Air or Sea? Shipping Goods from Overseas
When purchasing goods from outside North America, your best bet is to work with a vendor or manufacturer who will handle shipping arrangements for you. They already have connections with…
Read MoreClearing Your Purchases Through Customs
By Gail Doby, ASID CVO & Co-Founder, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Whether you are purchasing a single piece or a crateful, any and all items…
Read MoreWeigh Benefits and Risks When Purchasing Outside the U.S.
The wide acceptance of Internet purchasing has opened up new markets for companies abroad looking to sell to designers in the United States. While many products are available from distributors…
Read More4 Tips to Attract Wealthy Clients
By Drue Lawlor, FASID Director of Coaching, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting & Design Success University Photo by Dana McGrath Probably the first question to ask – have you defined…
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