163 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #3: Essential Steps to Set Up Your Design Business Legally

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Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach

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A show for the curious creatives who want to learn what it takes to become an interior designer. Welcome to the Design Curious podcast! Each week, you'll learn practical skills every designer needs to develop regardless of whether you want to work for yourself or someone else. You'll learn secrets from professional interior designers to help you avoid costly mistakes & regrets. You'll be encouraged & empowered to overcome your fears of change, failure & money. With my 20 yrs of experience, I'll help you on the RIGHT WAY to get started. Discover if interior design is the career for you!

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163 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #3: Essential Steps to Set Up Your Design Business Legally

Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

25 minutes 43 seconds

2 weeks ago

163 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #3: Essential Steps to Set Up Your Design Business Legally

Does the business side of design intimidate you?

Many creatives dream of launching their own interior design business but freeze when it comes to legal paperwork, contracts, licenses, or financial planning. It feels complicated—almost like a foreign language that wasn’t covered in design school.

The truth is, understanding the legal and financial setup isn’t as scary as it sounds. When you have a clear checklist and guidance, you can turn your creative passion into a legitimate business that clients trust.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the non-negotiable legal and financial must-haves to help you build your business on a solid foundation. From your EIN and business license to contracts and bookkeeping systems, you’ll have a clear checklist for setting up your design business legally and professionally—so you can stop second-guessing yourself and finally take confident action.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ The essential legal steps for launching your interior design business

✔️ How to apply for an EIN and why it protects your privacy

✔️ Choosing the right business structure: LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Proprietor

✔️ The importance of licenses, permits, and business insurance

✔️ Why contracts are non-negotiable for every client relationship

✔️ Setting up business banking and payment systems for clean finances

✔️ How to shift your mindset from hobbyist to confident CEO

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