This is a special Industry Spotlight episode of Design Biz Survival Guide. This supplemental format is designed to share brands and partners that support designers both creatively and professionally. This is our way of sharing valuable information and resources for your business with you, our loyal listeners.
Today, we’re speaking with Kevin Lee, CEO of Design Manager, and Staci Davidson, owner of Everything but Design. In this episode, Kevin shares the history of the Design Manager brand and their vision for being the “go-to” project management and accounting platform for interior design professionals. Staci joins the conversation to provide a firsthand account of the ways that Design Manager is improving the efficiency and accuracy of design businesses across the country.
How Design Manager helps interior designers in managing the business side of their work
The history and vision behind the Design Manager
The latest version of Design Manager offers an updated, web-based interface
Design Manager supports easy platform updates without data conversions
Design Manager’s ability to eliminate the need for multiple software platforms and spreadsheets
The item-based approach of Design Manager and the advantages it provides
How Design Manager makes it easy to track both billable and non-billable time and generate accurate invoices
The support and service available for Design Manager users
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Supporting Resources:
Design Manager: https://www.designmanager.com/
Staci Davidson: https://everythingbutdesign.com/
