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The Seven Most Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Made by Small Firm Architects

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I’ve sorted through a lot of messy books in the 17 years that I’ve been in the accounting industry. Most importantly, how would an architect understand the business impact that an amazingly organized set of books can have, compared to a set of books that work “just fine”? You wouldn’t. No system at all. Receipts in a shoebox?

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Six Ways To Earn More Profit As A Small Firm Architect

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Prior to starting our own firms, we business-owner architects experienced an “entrepreneurial seizure”, as Michael Gerber so accurately described in his book, The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. It’s the precise moment when a passionate employee commits to starting her own firm.

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The Power of Blogging as a Small Firm Architect

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The blog is still one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. Small firm architects are busy people. I visit other blogs and read books that may inspire content that my readers may find interesting. Small firm architects often ask me how they can find new projects.

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Email Management for Small Firm Architects

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As small firm architects, we are all working so hard to get everything done. Between the many hours we dedicate to building our firms and the time we spend building strong relationships at home, there are not many minutes left to do anything else. Set expectations with your team and clients and you will live happily ever after.

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4 Steps to Higher Productivity as a Small Firm Architect

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I’m a “scout dad”, a “swim dad” and a “row dad” I eat dinner with my family every evening (unless I have a conflicting client meeting). As a small firm architect running a virtual studio , I am wearing many hats these days. I encourage you again… read the book! It’s impossible.

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What Not To Wear (As a Small Firm Architect)

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What do you wear when meeting with clients?”. About 20 small firm architects posted their response and the answers were mixed, but certainly leaning toward the casual. Small firm architects, many of whom are working solo from home offices, tend to dress for comfort over fashion. Or something in between?

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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

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It is painful though to look at the books each year and see the cost of insurance at the top of the list. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. If your firm is practicing without insurance, you should reconsider your decision.