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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

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When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. It’s our nature as architects to want to solve the problems before us.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

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This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Start Transcript. LePage: . My name is Mark R.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

Pull out a large sheet of paper and begin sketching out a strategic plan for how your business will be managed and grow. As she began talking about some of the essential skills that architects need to have for their contract documents, I found myself taking so many notes and knew that she would be perfect for this presentation.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. How Can An Architect Make More Money?

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 007.3 | How To Become The Richest Architect You Know (Part 3 of 3)

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I also provided a few examples of reports that you can learn to use to help you in developing a proper financial foundation for your firm. The day-to-day things that really need to happen in your small firm. My firm has always included a standard 20% markup to expenses. Accounting. First, the obvious stuff.

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The Architect’s Guide to the Cloud

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I know that many architects don’t have the time and/or the expertise to set up an automated nightly backup mechanism that will take care of backing up all your crucial data, pictures, field reports, blueprints, contact details, contracts and so much more in a fully automated and transparent way. Let me tell you a little secret.