For anyone who has ever dreamed of starting a home-based interior design business but has been hesitant to put a business plan into action, this book contains all the necessary tools and success strategies needed to launch, run, and grow a thriving business. An experienced designer shares her experiences and advice on every aspect of the trade. In addition to the essentials common to the series, this book is packed with worksheets, including a - products and services chart - sample balance worksheet - profit-and-loss worksheet - cash-flow projections worksheet - weekly accounting ledger - vendor sale sheet - bid sheet. New to this edition are numerous sidebars and lists with new information on ''green'' home furnishings and environmentally friendly paints that clients may ask about.