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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

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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. Is your client a public or private entity?

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How To Develop An Owner/Architect Agreement That Works for Your Architecture Firm

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We need a contract. 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. Have your attorney and your insurance company review all your legal documents. Comprehensive is critical.

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7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA

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Many small businesses, including many small architecture firms, after years of finding ways to keep the doors open are succumbing to the years of economic instability and calling it quits. We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. The AIA Will Not Save Us.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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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. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), must earn a profit.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 009 | Five Provisions for Your Architectural Services Agreement

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Ken leads the team developing AIA Contract Documents; the most respected collection of agreements for the construction industry. There are many options for agreements, but Ken and his team are working hard to keep our firms protected and our projects running smoothly with tools and resources from the AIA. – Mark.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

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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. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), But wait… for architects, there’s more.

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10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

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. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), must earn a profit.