“If you say yes to every job that comes your way, you risk being so busy on the wrong ones that you can’t take on your ideal job,” designer Jodie Carter says. “I recommend reviewing all your website copy and photos to make sure everything you put out to the world is speaking to the clients you want to attract.”

“It’s important not only for the business but for the clients too. Both parties need to establish if they’re the right fit,” Steve Drougas of Concept Studio says. “Without establishing if you’re the right business for a client, you can create unnecessary pressure and extra work, which can in turn affect the service you offer your existing clients.”

Having the right business tools also can help save time and minimize unnecessary work, so you can provide customers with the best service possible. Houzz Pro software allows you to stay on top of leads, communicate with existing and potential clients, create estimates and proposals, build 3D floor plans and track payments all in one place.

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