EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. ” When I know that the project and client are a good fit for my firm, I schedule an interview to meet the client and review the project in person. It provides them an opportunity to confirm that we are the right firm for them and that they are a good fit for us.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Like any small business, architects must pay the typical operating expenses required to remain buoyant, such as utilities, professional service fees, consultants’ fees, insurances and several other overhead expenditures. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Empowering architects to better serve the world with more than 681,000 total downloads in 2021, the EntreArchitect Podcast has grown to serve small firm architects from every corner of the planet. Anna Laman is a messaging coach for freelancers, consultants, and other solo entrepreneurs.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Services such as CAD drafting, computer modeling and administration will be provided by consultants located anywhere in the world. I recently spoke with Oscia about her business on the podcast and learned how she successfully built her firm from scratch with remote access and digital connections. Flexibility and Freedom.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 8, 2019

Listen to the entire interview with Ian Motley of Blue Turtle Consulting. The post How To Improve Your Architecture Fee Proposals appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. A featured clip from this week’s episode at EntreArchitect Podcast. Subscribe to EntreArchitect Podcast.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 9, 2023

These include the cost of hiring employees to work on the project, purchasing supplies and equipment, and paying for outside consulting services. The post Does Your Architecture Firm Qualify for the IRS R&D Tax Credit? appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2016

As we move into a new month, we are shifting our focus to a new category of small firm success. ” The engine driving the success of every small firm is our network of operational systems. The engine driving the success of every small firm is our network of operational systems.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Project Name. Project Location. Longmont, Colorado. F9 Productions. Architect’s Name. 703 3rd Ave.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Consultants on structural design, electrical and mechanical were involved from the beginning. It is extremely important for a small firm – studio – to receive such an Award. Consultants. Of course design is not a one man’s/ woman’s show. © Christiana Karagiorgi Architects. Products / Materials.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 22, 2017

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. How To Fix Your Profitability Problem as a Small Firm Architect (blog). Why Architects Are NOT Properly Prepared to Own and Operate an Architecture Firm (blog).

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Consultants. Master Consulting Engineers, Harbrook Windows and Doors. Firm Address. Click here to learn how. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 11, 2021

Articles published here cover topics relevant to business, leadership, and living a purpose-filled, integrated life as a small firm architect. I joined Charrette Venture Group as a business consultant to work with firms across the country and help them run better businesses. My Background and Experience.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 5, 2016

The all-new EntreArchitect is built exclusively for you; the small firm entrepreneur architect. We’ve developed a comprehensive content calendar for the entire year, which will allow us to systematically improve our firms, step by step. I’m sure you are noticing a few changes around here. Welcome to the All-New EntreArchitect.

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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 post Putting First Things First for Balance & Prosperity appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2021

The team lead needs to set clear expectations of the design team and consultants, including frequency of coordination meetings and a deliverable schedule. The post Collaboration: Architects & Engineers appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Consultants. Firm Address. Want to have YOUR best work featured here at EntreArchitect? Click here to learn how. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

The teams are cross-functional, with owners, contractors, subs, architects, engineers and consultants working together under the unifying goal of building the right thing on time, and on budget. As a consultant, or CA, you need to know the drawings, be comfortable solving complex problems, and be decisive.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus, an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. To learn more about Steve and his firm Management Consulting Services, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com.

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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

JANUARY 22, 2019

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability (watch for an updated edition coming soon). The post The Simple Profitable Power of 1% appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Consultants. Want to have YOUR best work featured here at EntreArchitect? Click here to learn how. Project Name. Jarod Hall. Jarod Hall.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Project Name. River House. Project Location. Hanover, NH. UK Architects. Architect’s Name. Website URL.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Zack/de Vito Architecture + Construction. Architect’s Name. Jim Zack & Lise de Vito. Website URL.

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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? How are next steps resolved?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2014

We recently recommended one of our consultants to a client. We’ve been very happy with this consultant’s performance and were confident they would perform well. To wrap things up, the consultant said they would prepare a report to document their findings. Our client was happy and we were looking good. Our client was NOT happy.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 18, 2013

Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes. As a small firm architect with no investors, I use Quickbooks Pro software and prepare two simple financial reports; my balance sheet and my income statement. Balance Sheet (Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders’ Equity).

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2016

How to Lead a Team as a Small Firm Architect. Throughout the month of March, each post here on the blog, each episode at the podcast , at the newsletter and out on social media , we will be sharing content about what it takes to be a great leader as a small firm architect. As Entrepreneur Architects, we are all leaders.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2012

We recently recommended one of our consultants to a client. We’ve been very happy with this consultant’s performance and were confident they would perform well. To wrap things up, the consultant said they would prepare a report to document their findings. Our client was happy and we were looking good. You should be.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

David Maister, a Management Consultant, has written extensively on the subject of the value-added aspect of service and the distinction between it and services. Their EXPECTATION is for their professional consultants to be technically competent. Please note that I said service, not services. This is a guest post written by Steve L.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Consultants. Want to have YOUR best work featured here at EntreArchitect? Click here to learn how. Soaring Wings by Winn Wittman.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 11, 2019

A business consultant, coach, former executive, and bestselling author, Jesse has worked in a wide range of industries including Fortune 500s, small startups, government agencies, and nonprofits. The post The Order of Operations appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 8, 2018

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability (watch for an updated edition coming soon). This is a guest post written by Steve L. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / KieferPix.

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A Better Built Environment

MAY 9, 2021

It has been a great source of information, comradery, and community as I embarked on my architecture career, started my first architecture firm, and currently as I transition to writing about practice and working as a consultant that helps architects run better businesses.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Project Name. Canal House. Project Location. Phoenix, AZ. The Ranch Mine. Architect’s Name.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2014

Taking a tip from your past post, 7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA , I’d like to suggest 7 Reasons Why Architects Should not Abandon Small Projects. Greg is also is a founding partner of ByggHouse LLC, a construction technology consultancy focused on scandinavian building technology.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. by Allen Architecture, LLC appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 11, 2016

This past week, at EntreArchitect Academy , we launched the new Academy format with a live expert training session presented by Rena Klein, FAIA of RM Klein Consulting titled Financial Management: Key Concepts. Start by keeping it simple and prepare a new annual budget for your firm. Prepare a total expected income for the year.

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