EntreArchitect

MARCH 26, 2019

There are many options for approaching a third party business audit, ranging from free advice to professional consulting firms. As small firm owners, the professional can feel personal when asking for candid feedback, but ask yourself: How can I improve without honest feedback? Are they looking at the whole firm as a system?

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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. Did you ever sit down and map out your firm’s operating budget? Being a strong businessperson also earns you the respect of your clients.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 10, 2018

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure, spend less time on accounting, more time doing the work that you love. Right, right.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Terminology and Examples. In my previous article , I made the strong case as to why your small firm needs to think like a business and not just like an architect. Don’t include any of those that are reimbursed by your client (e.g., 5 Person Firm.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Did you ever sit down and map out your firm’s operating budget? So let’s get to work and get you on the right track to understanding your firm’s finances. Being a strong businessperson also earns you the respect of your clients. Clients are attracted to winners. You’re an architect.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2017

It met all our requirements; a unique building close to home, 1000 square feet and located in a bustling business district central to all our potential clients. We had big plans and we knew that we would recover the investment very quickly, as clients would soon start knocking on our new front door. We called it Survival Mode.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

In my professional opinion, one of the best practices to apply in advance of providing a client with a proposed fee is to always invest the time and expense required to develop a Project Fee Budget. This method is applied to ensure that, if selected, the Firm has an opportunity to earn the minimum 20% Net Profit.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The clients who had come from referrals from other architects and contractors were also higher revenue producers and had lower acquisitions costs than clients I had developed from cold leads. But I can tell you the biggest hurdle is getting your hands on the financing to make it happen. Photo credit: Shutterstock / Rawpixel.com.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 14, 2013

It met all our requirements; a unique building close to home, 1000 square feet and located in a bustling business district central to all our potential clients. We had big plans and we knew that we would recover the investment very quickly, as clients would soon start knocking on our new front door. We called it Survival Mode.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

The two categories consist of the following components: Direct Labor: Consists of two sub-components: Time spent on project activities that are chargeable to a project and billable to the client. Time spent on project activities that, while chargeable to a project, are not-billable to the clients. Not all chargeable time is billable).

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 15, 2021

There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a better built environment. I focused on running the business, leading the marketing and business development efforts, sales, finances, and resource management. There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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A Better Built Environment

APRIL 12, 2021

CVG has recognized that many small practices are great at designing projects and serving clients but often struggle when it comes to the business side of practice and lack training in operations and management, and/or can use help with marketing and business development.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 24, 2017

Everything I have learned about succeeding in business as a small firm architect has come to me in two ways; either through trial and error (with lots and lots of error) or through the many dozens of business and “self-help” books that I’ve read over my many years as an architect. by Harry Beckwith. read more ].

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