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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more. Additional Services.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

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The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

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Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. They may be documented as formal systems or they may just be a general understanding of “how we do it here”. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible.

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10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more. Additional Services.

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The 14 Books Every Future Architect Should Read

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Being a successful architect takes more than creating a wonderful idea and presenting it to your client. The work involved in setting up your design firm can be overwhelming and 99% of it was never taught to you in school. Entrepreneurship. There is a reason I am starting here and not with design.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

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Before making the leap to start his practice, I had the pleasure of working with him at the firm where I’m currently employed and he taught me a lot about putting together a set of simple and concise construction documents. When you start getting more clients for your business, you’ll find yourself working at all times of the day.

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5 Steps To Turn Your Clients Into Raving Fans

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From the point of view of our clients, great architecture is where we start. So, yes, great design is important, but it’s not what’s going to keep our clients happy? The first step, before you ever put your pen to sketch paper, is to know what your client is looking for. We’re in the Client Happiness Business.

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