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Whether you're a residential designer, specialise in commercial spaces, or are a student looking for foundational knowledge, BIID offers a wide array of resources.

Is a trade mark right for your interior design practice?

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A trade mark could be the protection you need for your brand. Get in the know with our speedy guide.

Kick Out The Kick-Backs Questions Answered

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Designers submitted their Kick Out The Kick-Backs questions and Simon Biggin, a Partner at Hewitsons answered them.

VAT: what interior designers need to know

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Find out when you need to register your practice for VAT, and what your responsibilities are, with our guide.

KICK OUT THE KICK-BACKS

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Kick Out The Kick-Backs, is aimed at stamping out criminal behaviour in the interior design industry.

Limited company vs sole trader: which is best for interior designers?

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Should you launch an interior design practice as a sole trader or set up a limited company? Here’s the lowdown on both routes

What Insurance do I need and why?

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Our advice on what insurance an interior designer needs and how to find it.

An Architect or an Interior Designer?

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The BIID's new infographic to help clients understand the difference between an Architect and an Interior Designer.

What are an Interior Designer's responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015?

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It’s essential to know what your duties are under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Get the low down with our quick guide.

How to start an interior design business

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Get set to run your own company. Follow our step-by-step guide to launching an interior design practice, and be ready for your first clients

How to use social media to win clients

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Find out how social media can help your practice and what you should be posting

How To Work With Journalists To Promote Your Business

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Developing personal contacts with interiors journalists and showing off completed projects on your website could both garner you great publicity. Find out how...

How to make sure your website works for your business

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Use these tips to ensure your website is attracting the enquiries you want