EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

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. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2014

We recently recommended one of our consultants to a client. We’ve been very happy with this consultant’s performance and were confident they would perform well. Our client was happy and we were looking good. To wrap things up, the consultant said they would prepare a report to document their findings.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

We had no clients, little money and were filled with confidence. In 2003, with many accolades and a determination to take our firm to the next level, we moved out of the darkness of the basement and into a light-filled 2,000 square foot office space in Pleasantville. We are blessed with many fabulous clients.

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Architizer

MAY 7, 2024

Crafting a well-defined business strategy is crucial for the success of any business, architecture firms included, but according to the most recent AIA Business Survey Report in 2022, only 26% of small firms, 40% of medium-sized firms, and 71% of large firms have one written down. So, where do you start?

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Visualization Architect Firms Diagram 77

Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The client adopted these decisions very easily. We – as architects – sometimes have to face several needs in terms of design and aesthetics from clients that are not educated – which can become fatal if consistence is lost through the procedure. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. The biggest two things are getting contracts over to the client quickly and following up with them frequently. Yes, we utilize prior clients, advertise on Google, update our website, and use Thumbtack. With clients? We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Consultants. Master Consulting Engineers, Harbrook Windows and Doors. Firm Address. With clients? Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2016

As we move into a new month, we are shifting our focus to a new category of small firm success. All throughout the month of May, we will be diving deep into the subject of Client Fulfillment. How do we best serve our clients? How do we manage expectations and keep our clients happy?

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Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Finally, the new Architecture +Teamwork category is dedicated to projects that were made a reality thanks to close collaboration between architects and others within a firm, collaborations with other architecture firms, engineers, consultants, artists and artisans, product manufacturers, clients and more.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2021

We both have extremely important functions in the design process, and it is in our clients’ best interest that we collaborate in the most effective way to deliver the best product possible. The team lead needs to set clear expectations of the design team and consultants, including frequency of coordination meetings and a deliverable schedule.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Consultants. Firm Address. Good client relations and good PR to keep our name out there. With clients? Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Consultants. With clients? How involved was your client throughout the design process? Click here to learn how. Jarod Hall.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. With clients? The clients had a wonderful trust in me and I was able to maintain the design intent throughout the process. How involved was your client throughout the design process? Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? Project Name. River House.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

For years architects have been looking for ways to justify their fees and hourly rates to their clients. We need to take the time to understand our clients’ needs and concerns and then educate them about the value-added aspects of our service. Their EXPECTATION is for their professional consultants to be technically competent.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. Virtually 100%, the benefit of doing development work, no client input or approval required. Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? Do you have a post-construction process to follow up with the satisfaction of your client? Architect’s Name. Website URL.

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Construction Construction Permits Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2020

Keeping current clients active. I’m going to avoid offering guidance on broader finance and personnel management issues, like right-sizing your firm. And each client is different so don’t apply any of this advice universally without thinking it through first and making sure you’re comfortable that it applies.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. Withheld at clients request. We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). With clients? We are looking at Basecamp right now at the request of another client. Allen, AIA.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2012

We recently recommended one of our consultants to a client. We’ve been very happy with this consultant’s performance and were confident they would perform well. Our client was happy and we were looking good. To wrap things up, the consultant said they would prepare a report to document their findings.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Consultants. With clients? How involved was your client throughout the design process? Click here to learn how. Among team?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 5, 2016

The all-new EntreArchitect is built exclusively for you; the small firm entrepreneur architect. We’ve developed a comprehensive content calendar for the entire year, which will allow us to systematically improve our firms, step by step. I’m sure you are noticing a few changes around here. Welcome to the All-New EntreArchitect.

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Small Firm Finances Firms Management 52

EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

In a recent conversation with a professional colleague who is a small firm practitioner (3 people total), he expressed his frustration with not being able to get to the ‘business of his business’. The post Putting First Things First for Balance & Prosperity appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. This allows us to educate future clients on what is important to us, how we work, what we are working on, what we’ve recently completed, what is available, etc. We did not sell the house from the open house, but we did secure 4 other jobs from clients who attended that open house.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

Beth was driven and extremely competent and loved by clients. But her death grip on every detail of project management was not leaving room in her schedule for meeting with clients and prospects to develop future work. There was nothing keeping her from getting to her mountain but herself. Division of labor: You have your job.

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Management Civil Engineering Firms Engineering 105

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

It’s one of the biggest challenges we small firm architects face each day. When prospective clients start dreaming of how they will transform their own home, they flip on the TV and watch every DIY and designer show they can find. Meghana Joshi – IRA Consultants, LLC. Real projects setting unrealistic expectations.

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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? They were thoughtful and focused.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Consulting 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. The teams are cross-functional, with owners, contractors, subs, architects, engineers and consultants working together under the unifying goal of building the right thing on time, and on budget. Brad Augustine, Associate at Raimondo + Associates.

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Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

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. Read on to learn about five effective marketing building blocks that contribute to architecture firm growth.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 18, 2013

Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes. During the first two business days every month I prepare my client invoices (receivables), pay my bills (accounts payable), reconcile my bank accounts and credit card statements and review my financial statements.

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Architect Small Firm Firms Clients 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2016

How to Lead a Team as a Small Firm Architect. Throughout the month of March, each post here on the blog, each episode at the podcast , at the newsletter and out on social media , we will be sharing content about what it takes to be a great leader as a small firm architect. As Entrepreneur Architects, we are all leaders.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

At the core, it layers all the data we need in one place and outputs different forms of visuals for you to make design decisions with your team, consultants, or clients in much less time. These models supply those data for the contractor to manage their construction, and later for the clients to manage their facility.

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Management Technology Technology Firms 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 31, 2021

When I was running a practice with two partners, I found opportunities to be connected with clients in Japan through a local government agency called Prosper Portland. They have a series of programs in place to help American companies find international clients. The government can be a great ally and open doors to opportunities abroad.

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Archmark

JULY 26, 2021

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. When thinking about your site, think about the questions they are trying to answer: What does your firm do best?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2017

Our prospective clients learn with their heads, but decide with their hearts. After years of research and gathering information, often when a client chooses to work with an architect, it simply comes down to their feelings. How can we use virtual reality tools to allow our clients a visual and aural experience inside our designs?

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Home Housing Architect Permits 52

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. This method is applied to ensure that, if selected, the Firm has an opportunity to earn the minimum 20% Net Profit.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 20, 2018

It all started when the client for the cabin project ( see winter photos here ) we completed last year asked if we could figure out if a table she wanted to buy could actually be moved through the house to get to its final destination. Since we are a small firm, we don’t spend much time with post-production work on our renderings.

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Technology Technology Clients Client 46

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

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. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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Architect Clients Client Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 4, 2015

And yet residential architects have a challenging situation when finding new clients: we rarely know who may be thinking about remodeling or building a new residence. This makes it very difficult to find new clients unless they come seeking us out. Do you enjoy working for this type of client? not a free consultation).

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