by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Dec 5, 2025 | Architectural Firms, Freelancer, Interior Design Firms, Learn, Resources
Business Alliances: You Don’t Have to Build Your Business Alone Running a small business can feel like you’re doing twelve jobs at once. The good news? You don’t have to do it in isolation. That’s where Business Alliances and your Small Business Center come in. In...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Sep 26, 2025 | Architectural Firms, Freelancer, Interior Design Firms, Learn, Uncategorized
As a creative service provider or design professional, you’ve likely scrolled past financial advice that sounds a little like this: “Raise your prices.”“Outsource everything.”“Save less, invest more.”“You need five income streams to scale.”“Hire a team ASAP.”...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Sep 19, 2025 | Architectural Firms, Interior Design Firms
If you’re in architecture, design, or engineering, you already know: some seasons are nonstop, and others… not so much. Whether you’re pushing through site visits in peak weather, riding the wave of summer installations, or dealing with end-of-year project delays, the...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Sep 19, 2025 | Architectural Firms, Freelancer, Interior Design Firms, Uncategorized
What Is EBITDA? EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. Put simply, it shows how profitable your firm is from a core operational standpoint, before accounting for financing choices or depreciation on long-term assets. Think...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Aug 27, 2025 | Architectural Firms, Freelancer, Interior Design Firms
Architects are experts at designing spaces that function beautifully—but behind the scenes, the financial framework isn’t always as refined. With complex billing cycles, multiple stakeholders, and long project timelines, architectural firms face unique bookkeeping...
by Creative Balance Bookkeeper | Aug 14, 2025 | Architectural Firms, Freelancer, Interior Design Firms
&Because your creativity deserves a solid financial foundation. Running a design business means juggling timelines, sourcing materials, managing client expectations—and still somehow finding time to run the back office. Bookkeeping may not be your favorite part of...
