EntreArchitect

JANUARY 10, 2017

How to Achieve Your Goals as a Small Firm Architect. My architecture firm, Fivecat Studio , was in the process of developing a new “virtual” business model and required the development of many new systems. I developed a plan to achieve my ONE Goal and proceeded with much success. My ONE Goal.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Firms Finances Architecture Firm 52

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. .

Regulation 52

Regulation Small Firm Zoning Development 52

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.

Firms 52

Firms Real Estate Management Architecture Firm 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2016

Generally speaking, upon completion of my formal education and becoming an architect, I was unaware of what was involved in the actual operational and administrative aspects of running an architectural firm. Nevertheless, in order to run a successful and profitable operation, the firm leader (owner/managing partner/P-I-C, etc.)

Architect 40

Architect Management Firms Consulting 40

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.

Firms 52

Firms Management Cities Finances 52

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.

Architect 52

Architect Management Utilities Firms 52

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Terminology and Examples. I use ArchiOffice to help manage project finances.

Architect 52

Architect Insurance Firms Management 52

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: The Prologue. Did you ever sit down and map out your firm’s operating budget?

Architect 52

Architect Management Firms Zoning 52

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.

Architect 52

Architect Management Firms Finances 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 14, 2013

The illusion of an “established architecture firm” gave way to our reality each time a calling prospect heard the the crying baby in the background. 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.

Building 52

Building Management Firms Residential 52