During your High Point Furniture Market visit, come see TDA President, Ruth Ann Janson, and other industry leaders break down how best to stand out in the interior design industry.
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When it comes to your website’s health and analytics, do you know where you stand? Do you know which metrics are crucial for your success? In this post, we’re highlighting the nine key metrics of our website health report so you can gain a clear understanding of your site’s performance.
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Ruth Ann Janson joined the 2024 CASE Conference to share her extensive expertise and transformative insights aimed at elevating your interior design business. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering strategies and tips that can help interior designers refine their craft, enhance their business acumen, and achieve greater success in the competitive world of interior design.
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Our President, Ruth Ann Janson, dives deep into the intricacies of building a thriving interior design business in today’s market.
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When choosing the most effective billing & pricing structure for your design firm and clients, learn the benefits and drawbacks of each from our President Ruth Ann Janson—a conversation moderated by Jane Dagmi at Feizy Rugs Showroom at High Point Market.
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Ruth Ann Janson presented her online workshop for BOH on “Weathering an Economic Shift” and shared her expertise on navigating economic challenges and streamlining your systems to ensure stability. Attendees garnered a deeper understanding of the ins and outs of a good-standing business.
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We are thrilled to announce that Ruth Ann Janson, our President & Head of Financial and Marketing Services, has been selected as a finalist for D CEO’s Financial Executive 2023 Awards! Her exceptional leadership and unparalleled expertise have led The Dove Agency to new levels of growth, and we are immensely proud to have her as our leader. Congratulations, Ruth Ann, on this well-deserved recognition!
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Following two dynamic years, the interior design industry appears to be cooling off. Discover how to identify if your business is experiencing a slowdown and learn what steps to take.
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Revitalizing your interior design business’s finances doesn’t have to be a long, drawn-out process. With a few strategic adjustments, you can improve your bottom line and set your business on a path to greater profitability.
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Navigating the intricacies of sales tax can be tedious and, let's face it, downright boring. But while it might not be the most exciting aspect of running a business, getting your sales tax right is crucial.
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Now is the perfect time to start thinking about your client's gifts for the upcoming season. Client gifts do much more than help spread holiday cheer — they can benefit your business success long term.
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The vast world of website data and analytics can be a tough one to manage. Here at The Dove Agency, we help you decipher your analytics while staying up-to-date with all the latest software and trends in the analytics field to ensure your company is covered.
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Does flat-fee billing really mean that you say goodbye to tracking hours spent on each project? There is more to the story than you think.
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For someone who has not had the pleasure of working with you yet, how would they perceive your brand if they visited your social media profiles or your website? Your interior design branding defines how people see and feel how you run your business.
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Designers today are being pulled in a million directions and are often understaffed and overworked. When is the right time to hire, and, more importantly, who is the right person to hire?
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The Dove Agency's public relations and brand development teams work together strategically to position clients for press success! In order to be ready for our PR pros to dive into pitching for editorial opportunities, we advise clients to be "pitch-perfect." Today, on The Nest, we're sharing some practical tools that will have you "pitch-perfect" in no time.
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Much time and effort are spent by Designers managing the cost of goods and products they purchase for re-sell to their clients. Rightfully so, as vendor purchases are high dollar and represent an overwhelming majority of cash outflow for a Designer in any given month. General and administrative or “business” expenses tend to be scrutinized less by Designers and can really cut into profits when they aren’t properly monitored.
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All of The Dove Agency's marketing services are centered around our core offering of Strategy Development. Whether you are interested in our marketing services for public relations, brand development, website design or somewhere in between, we will always begin with building a strategic marketing plan for your firm.
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One service we provide on the Financial Services side of the business is preparing and sending monthly financial reports to our clients. Many times, especially with new clients, we set up calls to walk designers through their reports and really help them understand their numbers.
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