The One Bank Account Every Designer Should Have

Designers are highly attentive to details—from finishes and trims to the just-right proportions. But what about those tedious ones tied to billing, payroll, and other business operations? There’s a reason a bookkeeper is often a designer’s first hire—having operational support can make a big difference.

In a member-favorite AD PRO LIVE event held earlier this year, designer Nicole Hollis of the eponymous AD100 firm and the studio’s CEO, Lewis Heathcote, shared a masterclass in how to build a strong financial foundation for an interior business to scale and sustain. Moderated by AD global editorial director Amy Astley, "Taking Charge of Your Finances" (available for AD PRO members to stream) answered pros’ essential questions.

From their go-to bank account (it’s 100% federally insured—and therefore ideal for client deposits) to the way they diversify projects to mitigate risk, Hollis and Heathcote relayed enough teachings to make your note-taking pen run low on ink. Below, we’re recapping a few insightful moments from the conversation. Enjoy!

–Mel Studach, Senior Editor, AD PRO

Bank Tellers

Amy Astley: What is the smartest investment you made as a young firm?

Nicole Hollis: My strength is design, not accounting and finance. Knowing myself...

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