Do you have a real system for tracking what you’ve ordered—and what you’ve paid?
In this important episode, Terri Taylor unpacks the role of purchase orders in design businesses—and why skipping them can cost you thousands. Whether you’re aiming to qualify for stocking dealer relationships or simply want to stop running your business from your checkbook, this episode explains the “who, what, why, and when” of purchase orders in a practical, non-intimidating way.
Terri shares real-life cautionary tales and empowers you to shift from sticky-note chaos to professional-level organization. Learn how to protect your profit, get vendor respect, and step into the next level of design business.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
- Why designers need their own purchase orders
- The bookkeeping breakdown: AP, AR, and knowing your numbers
- Creating a “bankable” business with real systems
- Avoiding vendor mix-ups and misquotes with written agreements
- The path to profitable, trusted vendor partnerships
- Why this isn’t just admin—it’s your foundation for growth
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