EntreArchitect

AUGUST 12, 2024

In our previous article , we discussed the immense value that offsite retreats can bring to small firm architects. But let’s face it—when you’re running a small firm, both time and financial resources are often in short supply. Keep It Short and Sweet Time is a precious resource for small firm owners.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Founding Principal Oonagh Ryan, together with Associate Principal James Guillou, talks about the benefits of varied perspectives, balancing diversity with specialization as a small firm, and the joys of achieving good design by creatively turning constraints into unique opportunities.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A great name isnt just a label; its a strategic tool that can shape your firm’s success and identity for years to come. Emily brings over 20 years of experience in branding and marketing for architects, helping firms align their identity with their values, culture, and future aspirations. Aim for something timeless.

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Portland Architecture

JUNE 13, 2023

For me, like many, Gradient provided an introduction to the work Linden, Brown, which is the latest in a succession of award-winning local small firms founded by architects formerly with Portland’s Allied Works (including Waechter Architecture, Lever Architecture, and Beebe Skidmore).

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2023

A Guide for Small Firm Architect Business Owners Using Web-based Automation Tools Social media has become a vital tool for businesses to connect with their audience and establish a strong online presence. Web-based automation tools can help small firm architect business owners streamline the process of posting social media content.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. 5 Rules For Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects. It’s your proposal.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2020

As small firm architecture business owners, many of us may benefit from this historic legislation. Listen to our friends over at Inside the Firm Podcast for their commentary on this section of the bill. Additional COVID-19 information and resources for small firm architects. Stay healthy. lovelearnshare.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2017

Helping Firms Embrace the Language of Business. ” These are the sentiments of many firms in the architecture community. ” These are the sentiments of many firms in the architecture community. There’s absolutely nothing creative about it and yet it is crucial to the growth of all design firms. Bookkeeping?!?!

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BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

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. Email Management for Architects. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Bacho.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced the first-ever .

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Bustler

JUNE 3, 2024

Registration Deadline: Jun 27, 2024; Submission Deadline Jun 27, 2024 We're thrilled to announce that Small Firms, Great Projects is back, and it's better than ever! Small Firms, Great Projects offers a platform for small business owners to amplify their firm's visibility in print and online.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 2, 2018

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. Small firm architects often ask me how they can find new projects. The Power of Blogging for Architects. The goal when writing a blog is to gain an audience.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2017

There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. Too much diversification though, will dilute your brand and make it difficult for prospects to recognize your firm as a market leader. Can a firm “specialize” in more than one market? Patience, Promises and the Power of Being Centered.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Several small firms I know, mostly serving the residential market, are taking the risk of practicing without coverage.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Architects. Recruiting new employees is one of the most important things a professional services firm can do to be sustainable. Firms leaders can start by breaking down recruitment into three stages: developing a candidate pool, narrowing to set of finalists, and negotiating the hire.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Provide the necessary education for the work being performed and make “teaching through doing” part of the DNA within your firm. By dedicating yourself to the success of your team and putting the needs of your team above your own, you will develop powerful long-lasting relationships that will take you and your firm to greater overall success.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 21, 2017

Fees for Small Firm Architects. The post AIA Antitrust and Establishing Fees for Small Firm Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. We’re a disgruntled bunch of professionals. Have you learned how to set your fees at levels required for a profitable business?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 18, 2018

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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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

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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EntreArchitect

APRIL 24, 2018

Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. 5 Rules For Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects. It’s your proposal. Learn More Buy Now $197.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Listen carefully. I always ask for feedback. Photograph your work.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2017

For all professional design firms there are two different, yet interrelated levels of profitability – a firm’s overall profitability and the profitability of each completed project. Historically, the profitability of professional design firms is, on average, in the range of 8-12%. The firm’s culture (or lack of one.).

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The story of growing Kohn Pedersen Fox from 3 partners to an international architecture firm of 700+. That talk motivated me to focus on business fundamentals when launching my own architecture firm, which then led to the creation of The EntreArchitect Community and a global impact on the architecture profession for small firm architects.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 30, 2021

And you probably wouldn’t know that a bookkeeper who specializes in small architecture firms can also help with invoicing, setting up time tracking software to align with fee proposals, project budget summaries that show hours spent vs. available fee, cash flow summaries – and, of course, the basic financial statements, payables, and receivables.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Starting a new business as a small firm architect or a new career trajectory is something you must experience on your own. The post Two Perspectives You Need to Launch a New Business as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the much-anticipated fifth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual rundown of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. We’ve also curated a selection of featured firms, providing some extra background on their A+Award triumphs.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. I then review my responsibilities as administrator of the firm, as well as my responsibilities as a husband and dad. Before moving to a home studio, I used my morning commute as my decompression time. Scan Email.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As a small firm architect running a virtual studio , I am wearing many hats these days. The post 4 Steps to Higher Productivity as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Rawpixel.com.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Mexico based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge. dmp arquitectura.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced the first-ever .

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Value of Offsite Retreats for Small Firm Architects As small firm architects, we live in the fast lane. The Importance of Stepping Away If you’re like most small firm architects, you’re deeply immersed in the details of your work. For small firms, this is equally important.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This back-end Revalu product has no visual user interface; instead, it is offered to architecture firms to plug into their own software via an application programming interface (API). Top image: bio-based materials can be found in the Material Innovation Hub This is mainly for large architecture firms using custom design tools.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 13, 2022

So we invited our long-time friend, who has dedicated himself to improving the business aspects of small firms across the country, to join us in this conversation. So we invited our long-time friend, who has dedicated himself to improving the business aspects of small firms across the country, to join us in this conversation.

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Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

How to make marketing work for your architecture firm. Recently, we asked Richard Marshall, Principal with Perkins+Will , about the importance of marketing for small firms, “The best organizations view marketing as just as important a skill set as design. . “ What makes your firm better or different than your competitors?

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Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Architizer is delighted to introduce a NEW Best Firm Category to the 12th Annual A+Awards : Best Sole Practioner. F reelance architects and designers and single-person architecture and/or design firms invited to throw their hats in the ring: Start Submission What is the most propagandistic image of ‘the architect’?

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