A Better Built Environment

MAY 9, 2021

Codes, regulations, layers of review boards and community driven barriers to development aim to control the size, style, and use of what we build. Rather than have a set of rules that are predictable and guide developers on what can and cannot be built, these cities have subjective processes that let almost anyone halt a project. .

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Here are the 8 steps to success in architecture: Develop a Life Plan. Develop a Business Plan. Develop a Productivity Strategy. Develop a Financial Strategy. Develop a Marketing Strategy. Develop a Sales Strategy. Develop a Production Strategy. Do you really want to find success from your small firm?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 11, 2016

Here at EntreArchitect, all throughout the month of January we are focusing our content on the business category theme of Finance. Rena’s presentation provided members with everything they need to know to organize their finances and understand the flow of money in and out of their firms. Step By Step.

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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? Effective advisory services do the same.

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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

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Develop a strategic plan for your business.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 15, 2021

Typically we had 3-4 weeks to develop a concept and create a compelling presentation to send in for review – and immediately jump onto the next competition until we heard back. After about two years at the firm (and three years abroad) I decided to return to school to get my Master’s of Architecture degree. Lucas Gray, Assoc.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The material for preparing an annual budget, an annual profit plan, developing project fee budgets, and calculating billing rates—is the stuff of financial planning. Annual profit plans and annual budgets are your firm’s financial goals expressed in dollars—your vision of what you hope your firm will achieve in the coming year.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 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. I am often asked, “How might I make my small firm more financially successful?” Overhead rate.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 10, 2007

Jonathan Segal : Architect, Developer, Contractor, Owner. Since 1990, he has designed, financed and built almost two dozen buildings. From the article: Last year, he sold 141 apartments, in five separate developments, to a group of investors. The September issue of Architect magazine had a very interesting article about Segal.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2016

The total commitment of the firm’s upper management is the most critical component; however, there must also be a clear understanding by all members of the firm about how this system is developed, and the respective responsibility of each for its implementation and adherence. A Time Management Discipline.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

Once that connection is clear to you, both your skill and interest in financial management will grow and your firm’s operations will, if you follow all of the lessons you receive, be enhanced. Question: Have you developed a working Financial Management System for Architects at your firm? Mattox, FAIA (retired).

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2017

Myth #3: A credit card is a simple way to finance your business. Retained earnings are used for emergencies, business development and for investing in opportunities. The post How To Build a Successful Architecture Firm With No Debt appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

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. I’m going to share with you how to develop the simplest, most bare-boned version of a Profit Plan that is helpful to any small or emerging firm. Why a profit plan?

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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. My preferred best practice method for developing a project fee is the “Top-Down, Bottom Up” approach to fee budgeting.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better busines as a small firm entrepreneur architect.

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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. Chances are the answer to all of these questions is no. You’re an architect. Why do you need to understand the business side of architecture?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 14, 2013

Myth #3: A credit card is a simple way to finance your business. A long term goal of Annmarie’s and mine is to develop our own residential projects. Instead, we are going to save and start small. Retained earnings are used for emergencies, business development and for investing in opportunities.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 13, 2013

He recommended setting goals for not only our careers and finances, but we should also set spiritual goals, family goals, physical goals, intellectual goals and social goals. With that one page business plan, you can then expand and develop it with any other sections you feel are important. One complete business plan.

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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 Tom Kelley. Lemermeyer.

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