If you're in any sort of service based job, you'll know that building trust with your clients is one of the the key factors in how successful a project turns out. This is even more true as an interior designer, as it can be one of the most intimate jobs — you're both in their personal space and managing one of their largest assets.
Here are three best practices that can help you build trust with your clients:
Set expectations by providing timelines, schedules, spreadsheets, and other documentation.
Always over communicate who is providing what, when and how.
Be transparent about your relationships with vendors, how you bill, and how you plan on managing their project.
By actively building trust with your clients, you can get out ahead of any concerns or mistakes before they become a larger issue.