Interior Design Business Guide
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All 34 Documented Cases
Delayed Client Payments from Milestone Billing Errors
AUD 5,000-15,000 per project in lost cash flow (30-60 extra days AR at 10-20% project value)Manual invoicing for milestones and retainers in interior design causes delays in sending invoices, tracking payments, and applying GST correctly, extending time-to-cash cycles.
FF&E Procurement Delays
AUD 20,000-100,000 per delayed project (lost sales + idle resources)Logistics mismanagement in FF&E leads to delays disrupting timelines; sources note specialists are hired to minimize these, implying significant capacity loss without them.
Building Permit Non-Compliance Fines
AUD 5,000–50,000 in fines per violation + 20–40 hours rework per projectNon-compliance with approved plans, missing inspections, or permit expiry during interior fit-outs triggers fines, stop-work orders, and mandatory rework, directly impacting financials in the interior design process.
Permit Delay Cost Overruns
AUD 1,000–5,000/week in delay costs + 15–30 hours manual rework per applicationDelays from missing documents, non-compliance, or neighbor objections in permit verification process lead to excessive project timelines, overtime, and lost productivity in interior design workflows.