December 23, 2022

Brittney Vier: Financial Planning for Interior Designers

1 hour 1 minute

BONUS EPISODE

Brittney Vier: Financial Planning for Interior Designers

As an interior designer running your own studio, the finances can feel overwhelming. From taxes to payroll, there are so many things to consider. Today’s guest, Brittney Vier, is answering all the most important, the most confusing, and even just the “Where do I start?” questions. This virtual bookkeeper for interior designers shares tips on how not to leave money on the table, ways to ensure your business can stay afloat during times of uncertainty, and who should make up your financial team. Plus, Brittney shares what we can do now, before the end of year, to prepare for a stress-free tax season in this BONUS episode of The Interior Collective.

In this episode, Brittney Vier and I discuss:

The differences between + how to read financial statements

Business entity structures + how they relate to finance

Which finance experts to hire and when

The best accounting software

Budgets, forecasts, and projections

Setting financial goals

Setting salaries

Expenses you can cut back on

Where designers often leave money on the table

The year end financial checklist

Tax deductions

How to prepare for tax season

Mentioned in this episode:

American Express (AMEX)

Chase

Wells Fargo

Gusto

ADP

Quickbooks

Xero

Lindsey Brooke Design

Design Camp

Studio Designer

Design Day Service Product From IDCO Studio

“How to Manage Your Business During Uncertain Times” Webinar With Studio Designer CEO Keith Granet (Note: Even though the event day and time have passed, you can still register and receive access to the recording.)

Thanks for listening to this episode of The Interior Collective. You can listen to our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or access all the show notes on our website. You can reach out to Brittney at [email protected] or visit her website.

SHOW NOTES
The Interior Collective: Website
IDCO Studio: Website | Instagram
The Identite Collective: Blog | Instagram
Design Camp: Website | Instagram

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