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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Small Firm Firms Architect Client 40

Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the fourth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual run-down of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. The A+List is arranged alphabetically, with more information available by clicking on the link to each firm’s profile.

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Firms Architecture Design Transportation 98

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?

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Development Developer 52

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?

Firms 95

Firms Building Architect Client 95

Archmark

JULY 26, 2021

Five Architect Marketing Building Blocks to Grow Your 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?

Firms 52

Firms Building Architect Client 52

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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Client Clients Consulting Small Firm 40

EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

Consultants. Firm Address. Our firm built the Atlas Tiny House project with our own money. 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?

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Small Firm Firms Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

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. Time management will be difficult.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Contract Architecture 52

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?

Architect 76

Architect Consulting Client Clients 76

EntreArchitect

JULY 4, 2015

Marketing a residential architecture firm is perhaps different than marketing any other kind of professional service or product in the world. 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. not a free consultation).

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Architecture Firm Residential Firms Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Building Architecture 52

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.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Contractor Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Client 52

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.

Construction 52

Construction Construction Permits Small Firm 52

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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Permits Architect Contractor Small Firm 52

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.

Space 52

Space Permits Small Firm Schematic Design 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2013

I always knew I would someday have my own firm. The floor area calculations were being disputed by new unit owners and the developer hired Barry’s firm to document the exact floor area of each one of the 200+ units. He taught me the importance of keeping the client happy and getting the work done efficiently.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Consulting 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

When I worked with her, Beth was a project manager at a small civil engineering firm. Her mountain was to become a principal in the firm, but that was probably seven years off. Beth was driven and extremely competent and loved by clients. In three years, she wanted to be an associate. Division of labor: You have your job.

Management 105

Management Civil Engineering Firms Engineering 105

EntreArchitect

MARCH 26, 2019

Can Your Firm Benefit from a Third-Party Business Assessment for Architects? Employees are leaving your firm with increased frequency. There may be trouble in the ranks; which can result from a stale or undefined firm culture, or worse, a toxic team member. How is my business performing as a system? Consider the audience.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Consulting 52

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? Project Name. Project Location.

Construction 52

Construction Construction Permits Small Firm 52

Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. Have your clients or prospects ever made any of the following statements?: “We Sorry, but it’s true.

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Client Clients Architecture Firm Firms 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 ‘project’ is in its ‘beta’ testing stage at this time, in the anticipation of having it ready to ‘roll-out’ at the start of 2018.

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Small Firm Management Firms Development 52

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. Calender Rd.

Permits 52

Permits Architecture Client Clients 52

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.

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Consulting 52

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. An Influential Force.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Finances Firms Management 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. Baker (and in our latest 2Bobs podcast I interviewed David on when and how to right-size your firm ). We are a small business that works with only a handful of clients.

Client 52

Client Clients Management Finances 52

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. Firm Address. With clients? How involved was your client throughout the design process? Project Name.

Contractor 52

Contractor Permits Small Firm Design 52

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. Operations are just what we have to do on the side to run a firm. show our clients exactly what they’re paying us. Practice Operations.

Management 52

Management Technology Technology Firms 52

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.

Mining 52

Mining Housing Contractor Permits 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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Small Firm Architecture Firms Client 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 25, 2021

The firm has been successful in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that makes everyone—regardless of who they are or what position they hold—feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace. CO is proud to have a firm composition of 55% Women, and 44% Minority, out of a total staff of 144. Justice + Equity.

Architecture 52

Architecture Education Students Firms 52

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. sample balance sheet).

Architect 52

Architect Small Firm Firms Client 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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Project Architecture Client Clients 52

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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Consulting Client Clients Small Firm 40

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

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 9, 2020

This crisis is hitting creative and marketing firms differently. Some are seeing only a small blip in client spend or minor inconvenience in working conditions. But many firms are seeing the majority of their clients cease all spending. Talk to Your Clients You need to be talking to every one of your clients.

Client 52

Client Clients Firms Management 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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