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Taking A Different Path

EntreArchitect

Typically we had 3-4 weeks to develop a concept and create a compelling presentation to send in for review – and immediately jump onto the next competition until we heard back. After about two years at the firm (and three years abroad) I decided to return to school to get my Master’s of Architecture degree.

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6 Reasons Why Architects Are Not Earning the 20% Profit They Need

EntreArchitect

Generally speaking, upon completion of my formal education and becoming an architect, I was unaware of what was involved in the actual operational and administrative aspects of running an architectural firm. For detailed information on Developing a Time Management Discipline, see my article posted on this blog back in January.

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How To Build a Successful Architecture Firm With No Debt

EntreArchitect

I had educated myself on business fundamentals and in 2008 we were on our way to our first seven figure year. Myth #3: A credit card is a simple way to finance your business. Retained earnings are used for emergencies, business development and for investing in opportunities. We kept everyone paid and happy without much problem.

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Financial Investing for Your Future (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure, spend less time on accounting, more time doing the work that you love. Right, right.

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Developing a Powerful Profit Plan for Your Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

Still one of the most popular posts on the blog; in this 3-part article Steven walks us through the step-by-step process of developing a powerful Profit Plan for our architecture firm. Did you ever sit down and map out your firm’s operating budget? – Mark. Chances are the answer to all of these questions is no.

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Ugly Should Be Allowed

A Better Built Environment

Codes, regulations, layers of review boards and community driven barriers to development aim to control the size, style, and use of what we build. Rather than have a set of rules that are predictable and guide developers on what can and cannot be built, these cities have subjective processes that let almost anyone halt a project. .

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Build a Debt Zero Business

EntreArchitect

I had educated myself on business fundamentals and in 2008 we were on our way to our first seven figure year. Myth #3: A credit card is a simple way to finance your business. A long term goal of Annmarie’s and mine is to develop our own residential projects. Instead, we are going to save and start small.