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Give clients a clear record of money and decisions

Clients should be able to check payments, approvals, purchases, and dates; the studio keeps drafts and internal notes private.

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Can your studio grow without you answering every question?

Before opening a second location or adding a service, ask someone else to find a client’s last decision and the work due next.

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How to build a styling lookbook in one batch

Check the chosen clothes and their product details together, then build the pages and make the styling decisions.

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How to get client approval before work becomes expensive to undo

An email may cover an early choice; before a deposit or fabrication, record exactly what your client approved and what happens next.

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Should you take fewer design projects?

Kelly Finley’s decision to be more selective can help you weigh the cost of a larger team and calendar.

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Test what you can export, what the new system can import, and how the studio will work while its records move.

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