What you will need
Color swatches for paints and fabrics ( you can get many of them for free from local paint stores if you ask)
Fabric samples are a necessity (you can get them for free from your local furniture store)
Interior design magazines for client perusal (it helps them get an idea of what they like)
Furniture catalogues (free from furniture dealers and retailers)
Fine arts catalogue, get them from art galleries
Kitchen and bathroom catalogues. Basically get catalogues from everybody that deals with furniture, art, and lighting stores
Photos of your work, and signed recommendations (remember you get them from family and friends when you are just starting out)
Your portfolio (always have a copy of your portfolio)
This is also required in order to make additional rooms, build gazebos, and adding extra rooms.
Interior Design Companies
You have to understand that much of starting any business requires you to be a salesman.
You may have to spend some money by advertising your services in your local newspaper or penny saver. You must also check with your local accountant to see what needs to be done about taxes etc. Do not show any work that you are not proud to have done. (Modern Living, or Country Style Home) Do you think that Martha Stewart is nothing compared to you? If you already have great techniques, use them. People have to feel at ease when they talk to you.
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