Today, we go back on the journey of where we started and discuss the mistakes we made and the lessons we learned. We share everything we wished we knew when we started — from basic bookkeeping and accounting to choosing the right software, tools, and infrastructure we wish we implemented sooner.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Shaun and Rebecca are hosting the KBIS Panel 
• Shaun and Rebecca’s early days in business and the journey they’ve been on since
• Their toolbox when they launched and how they got their first clients
• Projects from their first year taking on clients — their charges, the very basic tools and processes they used 
• Mistakes they made – no business structure, setting unrealistic rates, unclear project scopes, etc
• Lessons on bookkeeping software options, choosing the right accounting partner and proper business banking/accounts
• Tips for newbies just starting out, as well as those looking to take their business to the next level
• Designers often delete old projects and content from their websites as their style and clientele evolve — use Wayback Machine to track changes
• Things to do if you have no portfolio — create mood boards, design plans, or spec sheets to show your design skills

Mentioned:

KBIS Panel

https://kbis.com/nextstage/#lighten-up-the-humorous-side-of-design

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Wayback Machine website time capsule

https://web.archive.org/

Heidi Caillier on the Business of Home Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-of-home-podcast/id1340460508?i=1000637795675

Furnishing Budget Calculator

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Investment Guide

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Mentioned in this episode:

Moe's Home Collection

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