The Dove Agency is a boutique-style firm that specializes in providing financial services, marketing solutions, and project operations tailored specifically for the interior design industry. Founded by Beth Bender and Kenda Lister in 2018, the agency aims to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by designers, allowing them to focus on their creative work[1][3]. ## Key Services and Features - Financial Services: The Dove Agency offers a range of financial services, including accounting and bookkeeping, leveraging industry-specific software tools to provide accurate and timely financial data. They perform upfront analyses of clients' existing systems to ensure seamless integration[3][5]. - Marketing Solutions: With decades of collective marketing and public relations experience, the agency crafts customized growth plans to help interior design firms reach their target audience effectively. Their marketing strategies are designed to strengthen brand identity and drive engagement[1][3]. - Project Operations: The agency also supports project management, ensuring that all aspects of a design project are efficiently managed, from procurement to completion[3][4]. ## Mission and Approach The Dove Agency's mission is to empower interior designers to focus on their creative work by handling the back-office operations. They employ streamlined systems and turn-key solutions to enhance business efficiency and profitability. The agency's approach is client-centric, offering tailored services to address specific pain points and goals[1][5]. ## Founders and History Beth Bender, an experienced interior designer, and Kenda Lister, a financial expert, founded The Dove Agency after recognizing the need for comprehensive back-office support in the design industry. Their collaboration began when Kenda helped Beth manage her own design firm's back-office tasks, leading to increased profitability and efficiency[1].