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Covering Your Costs: How to Create a Financial Strategy That Accounts for COVID-Related Complications

Houzz Contributor and business coach Beth Whitlinger shares her realistic approach to developing a financial strategy that covers all potential costs when taking on new clients.

Reisa Elden

When scoping out a new project, it’s important to account for the variety of known and unknown costs that may arise during a project. With the added complications of COVID-19, Beth Whitlinger, who has over 40 years of home remodeling and design experience, has outlined a realistic approach to developing a financial strategy that covers all potential costs when taking on new clients.

Grab your virtual seat next to The Interior Design Business Coach, Beth Whitlinger (no mask required) to learn more during a fireside chat with Reisa Elden of Houzz.  Topics for discussion include:

  • Analyzing your business model and keeping track of time
  • How to cover your costs and prevent the “leaky boat syndrome”
  • Organization tips for project management and document control

Head of Industry Partnerships at Houzz, an innovative residential remodeling and design platform and community. Reisa is dedicated to helping streamline home professionals' workflow, alleviating administrative work, and allowing professionals more time to focus on what they love, remodeling and design.

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