Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

How to make marketing work for your architecture firm. Recently, we asked Richard Marshall, Principal with Perkins+Will , about the importance of marketing for small firms, “The best organizations view marketing as just as important a skill set as design. . “ What makes your firm better or different than your competitors?

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Originally published in 2013 as Part 4 of the original EntreArchitect Academy Blog Series, this final article of our month dedicated to Business Development shares my firm’s simple sales system. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. You can read the entire original 2013 blog series here. We need to talk.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Originally published on the week of this blog’s relaunch on December 12, 2012, this article has been the most popular week in, week out. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2016

Most firms, here in the United States, experience a slow down at the same time every summer. For many of us small firm architects, this sounds a bit scary. This year, my firm Fivecat Studio will completely shut down for two weeks during August. 5 Steps to a Summer Shut Down at an Architecture Firm. No marketing.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2018. This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. I then review my responsibilities as administrator of the firm, as well as my responsibilities as a husband and dad. Scan Email.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Mexico based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge. dmp arquitectura.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

In 2003, with many accolades and a determination to take our firm to the next level, we moved out of the darkness of the basement and into a light-filled 2,000 square foot office space in Pleasantville. As we welcome additional project managers to the firm, they too will be hired locally, but will work remotely. We would be successful.

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BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2024

We are using it to enhance presentations, take meeting notes, generate action items, and transform conversations into articles. This article is a great example of a practical workflow. Companies that encourage and equip their people to leverage AI will out-compete even large firms that are slow to implement AI.

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Architizer

JANUARY 11, 2024

In a move that celebrates architectural excellence, we are delighted to announce a significant enhancement to the Firm Profiles pages on Architizer: introducing distinctive blue “+” badges for firms that have secured an A+Award in any Firm Awards category.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2013

With this final post of the year, I present to you my top 10 articles of 2013. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. How Much Will it Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm? …and the number one article of 2013; 1. Marketing for Architects. Build a Debt Zero Business. Our Architectural Services Proposal.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After earning degrees in architecture from the University of Kentucky and the University of Pennsylvania, she navigated various roles, including as an owner’s representative and a director of marketing for architecture firms. Taking Action Today Morgan’s advice to small firm architects is simple yet profound: take action.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 9, 2023

One important thing to note is that the R&D tax credit is only available to small businesses, defined as those with less than $5 million in gross receipts. Larger firms may still be able to claim the tax break, but the amount they are able to claim may be limited.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

Unfailingly, I’m drawn to news articles and/or essays about technological advancements within the architecture profession. The problem is attaining this mastery is presently beyond the reach of most small firms. Small (and medium-sized) offices like mine simply lack the assets large corporate firms have at their disposal.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. I did not edit these articles in any way and I gave them no boundaries, any sucking up they did was of their own volition.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 15, 2015

Still one of the most popular posts on the blog; in this 3-part article Steven walks us through the step-by-step process of developing a powerful Profit Plan for our architecture firm. Be sure to read the entire 3-part article by clicking the link at the end of this article. – Mark. – Mark. Don’t worry.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 4, 2007

Announce your firm’s work with local charities. Announce your firm’s awards. Read more articles about publicity and public relations at Entrepreneur.com. The post Release your Firm to the Press appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Announce new employees.

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Architizer

MAY 7, 2024

Crafting a well-defined business strategy is crucial for the success of any business, architecture firms included, but according to the most recent AIA Business Survey Report in 2022, only 26% of small firms, 40% of medium-sized firms, and 71% of large firms have one written down. So, where do you start?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

At Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, we’ve seen architecture firms struggle to implement effective marketing strategies that help them get in front of better prospects so they can win better projects. Historically, architecture firm marketing has relied heavily on word-of-mouth referrals. Grow your influence online.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

A member of our Linkedin group, Entrepreneur Architect , posted a response to my discussion, “Learning From Other Industries: Could an architecture firm be successfully structured to run like a high-end salon?” Do you think a co-op like Hyperform can be a successful firm structure? Thanks Amy.). What are your thoughts?

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Archmark

JULY 26, 2021

Five Architect Marketing Building Blocks to Grow Your Firm! Recently, we asked Richard Marshall, Principal with Perkins+Will , about the importance of marketing for small firms, “The best organizations view marketing as just as important a skill set as design. What makes your firm better or different than your competitors?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2016

To learn more about Steve and his firm Management Consulting Services, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. By the time I got around to starting my formal architectural education, I had already completed four years of employment as an intern with several architectural firms in New York and Los Angeles.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Yet in our experience, many architecture firms are doing exactly the same thing. What we learned from studying more than 400 architecture firm websites. Over the past year, we’ve evaluated the websites of more than 400 architecture firms. Prospects won’t understand the value your firm provides unless you communicate it.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 4, 2015

Marketing a residential architecture firm is perhaps different than marketing any other kind of professional service or product in the world. Let’s relate this back to marketing a residential architecture firm. This is a guest post by Enoch Sears from Business of Architecture. Please leave your comments and thoughts below.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2018

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I’ve shared articles at this blog in the past on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. Starting a firm from scratch is not easy. Be Certain. Make a Plan.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

This article was written by architect Timothy Ung of JourneyofanArchitect.com. Editor’s Note: Timothy has an updated version of this article here. Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. Throughout your time being employed at a firm, you’ve been developing a network of colleagues and friends.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

When architects ask me how much it will cost to launch an architecture firm, I say, “as much as you need.” ” Below I will discuss the very basics required to launch a sole proprietor architecture firm. I’ve written about many here at the blog before and many others will be covered in subsequent articles.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. How can you build high-quality marketing relationships for your architecture firm? We are just looking for a set of blueprints.”

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Farmer Payne Architects , the firm behind the clever design, had to devise a scheme that would allow monumental snowslides to pass entirely overtop of the structure, and their solution resulted not only in a defensive design but one that is also handsome, offering its inhabitants new ways to relate to their stunning surroundings.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . I will be speaking at the summit, so I asked Enoch if he would write a quick article to introduce my topic to the readers here at Entrepreneur Architect. Larger firms are going after smaller projects that they wouldn’t have touched before.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 13, 2015

To learn more about Steve, his firm Management Consulting Services or to dive deeper into the subject that Steve is sharing with us here at EntreArchitect , visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. Unless a project awarded to the firm is billed on an hourly basis (either open-ended, or with a max.), table id=1 /].

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Based on the amount of feedback I received on last weeks article, I thought I would build upon the information presented previously and try to show some different types of drawings and explain some of the conscious decisions I have made that make my drawings look the way they do. Great Post. When i started in the field (1980!)

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. As I look back on the early days at Fivecat Studio, here are the five business fundamentals that I wish I knew before launching my own firm. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2021

In the initial article on the subject of leadership I put forth the proposition that leadership is not a mystical thing that cannot be explained. In this article we will take a look at the characteristics of what a leader is and why this is important to the EntreArchitect community. by Greg Burke, FAIA , NCARB.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

In a recent conversation with a professional colleague who is a small firm practitioner (3 people total), he expressed his frustration with not being able to get to the ‘business of his business’. The ‘project’ is in its ‘beta’ testing stage at this time, in the anticipation of having it ready to ‘roll-out’ at the start of 2018.

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