Become an Interior Decorator

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Become an Interior Decorator

A lot of you dream of quitting your job to become an interior decorator. And who can blame you? The thought of getting paid to do what you love is irresistible, and if your job is your passion, then it's not really a job at all.

Fulfilling your dream definitely isn't easy, especially in this weak economy. Having the courage to pursue interior decorating as a professional career takes will and determination, but there's more to it than that. You also need to pay your bills (or have a spouse or partner that can), pay for the education, and spend a lot of time getting clients. It's a lot of hard work, no doubt.

However, it CAN be done. Many people have already done it, and I've met them. If you think you can do it too, I'd like to help you in your journey.

In 2002 I bought an e-book called Become an Interior Decorator by Tag Goulet. At the time, I did not have the money to even consider changing careers. My husband had just been laid off and times were tough, much like they are now.

On the other hand, times like this also create opportunities. If I had the courage to follow through on what I learned in that book, I could've been a successful interior decorator right now. Don't make the same mistake I did.

If you're serious about becoming an interior decorator, then take action NOW so that when the economy bounces back, you'll be well on your way to a career you love.

Become an Interior Decorator (order it here, listed at $29.97) is the only e-book I strongly endorse for those wishing to pursue decorating as a professional career. While the e-book will not teach you everything you need to know about decorating, it comes darn close. Quite frankly, the only way you'd learn more is if you enrolled in a interior decorating educational program. This e-book, at a tiny fraction of the cost of tuition, has pretty much everything you need to get started.

Become an Interior Decorator is a terrific resource for leading you in the right direction and telling you exactly what you need to do. And every time the book gets updated (and you get these free updates once you buy the book), the quality of the book improves dramatically.

For example, the version I had in 2002 hardly touched on decorating information itself, and mainly focused on how to get a job in decorating or how to start your own decorating business. But the latest version, years later, blows the 2002 version away. This latest version includes all the education on interior decorating that you could ever ask for, and then some. It truly has everything.

Here are some of the highlights of what's included in the e-book...

Over 250 pages long, with no filler
Differences between an Interior Decorator and Interior Designer
The skills you need to become a decorator, and how to get them
The benefits of a career in decorating
All about feng shui
A thorough education in the art of interior decorating, including:

color
lighting
decorating styles
types of wood
painting and finishing
furniture, furniture arrangement, and upholstery
decorating lingo and terminology
flooring
rugs
walls and wall accessories
windows and window coverings
fabrics
step by step decorating instructions and checklist

Places to go to learn about decorating (trade shows, open houses, etc)
The right people to speak with to learn and network
The kind of magazines and newsletters you need to read
Websites you need to be aware of (aside from Decor Medley, of course!)
Types of educational programs out there
How to get experience (volunteering, internships, shadowing, etc)
Everything you need to know about getting hired (who is hiring, how to find job opportunities, how to handle interviews, questions to expect, salary info, etc)
How to start your own interior decorating business
Franchising an interior decorating business
Types of software to help you work with clients on decorating their homes
How to secure financing
How to get clients
All about advertising your business
How to set your fees and do consultations
Sample budget forms and contracts
Any and every resource imaginable on the interior decorating industry
Currently sells for $29.97

I could go on, but I don't want to sound like a commercial, because that's not what this is. This is simply me, Giorgina Devereaux, trying to help you fulfill your dream based on my own experiences with this book.

As with any venture or career change, it takes action on your part. This e-book will not start your business for you and it will not get you a job decorating open houses. What it WILL do is give you the information and resources you need to do those things, and it organizes this information impeccably. The rest is up to you.

If you are serious about becoming an interior decorator, or if you simply want to know more about the art of interior home decor, Become an Interior Decorator is a must-have.

E-books often get a bad rap, and sometimes deservedly so, for being overpriced fluff. The FabJob line of e-books however, is the exception. And of their product line, Become an Interior Decorator is one of their most impressive efforts. It has everything you need to get started, and your journey to your dream decorating job will be much, much easier with this book in your collection.

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