Brittney Vier: Financial Planning for Interior Designers

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 brittney@brittneyvier.com or visit her website.

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