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7 Steps to a Happy Work Week as a Small Firm Architect

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This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. An urgent email sent by an concerned client can quickly ignite into an inferno if not attended to promptly. Before moving to a home studio, I used my morning commute as my decompression time. Scan Email.

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How To Get Published as a Small Firm Architect

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Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. Does the project utilize innovative technology or construction assemblies? Assemble a collection of your best works and publish your own monograph to share with prospects and clients. Self Publish.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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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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Behind The Design 004: Titan Two by F9 Productions

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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. Among team? Just kidding.

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Behind the Design 001: Calender Rd. by Allen Architecture, LLC

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This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. We also utilize Instagram and Houzz… though we need to be more proffecient with these platforms. Withheld at clients request. We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). With clients? mcweeneyphoto.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

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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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5 Tips To Help Your Firm Hire Top Talent Outside of Architecture

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Sometimes hiring someone with different personality traits can be a good thing for your firm if the goals for company culture and vision are maintained. For example, a receptionist will need to be comfortable speaking with all sorts of people (clients, vendors, the public and more) and directing them to the appropriate person.

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