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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

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We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. It is painful though to look at the books each year and see the cost of insurance at the top of the list. If such responsibility is established, the firm and its owner may be liable for correcting these damages.

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A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects

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A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. If you haven’t read Dale Carnegie’s iconic book, “ How to Win Friends & Influence People “, buy it now and read it tomorrow. It was the first business book I ever read and it is still one of my top 10 favorites. We need to make some changes.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services. As an expert, you can offer e-books for sale.

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The Simple Profitable Power of 1%

EntreArchitect

June Jewell, a professional colleague of mine, has written an excellent book, Find the Lost Dollars: 6 Steps to Increasing Profits in Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Firms , that encourages firm leaders to enhance the best practices of their firm and with it, the profitability of every project.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

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. So I purchased several inspiring books written by life coaches, architects, and business professionals.

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Value Based Compensation for Architects

EntreArchitect

Most of our clients are better able to perceive and appreciate the value of the “soft” items that might be provided in the project delivery process, more than the complexity of the services we include in our proposals and contracts. These “soft” items are called service. Just a thought to ponder.

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Three Lists to Freedom

EntreArchitect

We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. My residential architecture firm Fivecat Studio is busy as well, with 8 active projects in every phase of design and construction. Big things are happening here at Entrepreneur Architect. Tasks I Cannot Do.