EntreArchitect

JUNE 15, 2015

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. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: The Prologue. Did you ever sit down and map out your firm’s operating budget?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2015

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. I am often asked, “How might I make my small firm more financially successful?” This is a guest post written by Steve L. Do you have questions?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2017

The illusion of an “established architecture firm” gave way to our reality each time a calling prospect heard the the crying baby in the background. We learned to accommodate our new “partner” and established routines to allow us to keep the firm and our family as separate as they could be within 900 square feet.

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A Better Built Environment

APRIL 12, 2021

Helping architects run better businesses is something I’ve been thinking about for 8+ years, since I started my own firm with a couple of partners. After a few years spent getting the firm off the ground, we partnered with Charrette Venture Group to help us better manage our business and focus on growing the firm.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 11, 2016

Here at EntreArchitect, all throughout the month of January we are focusing our content on the business category theme of Finance. This past week, at EntreArchitect Academy , we launched the new Academy format with a live expert training session presented by Rena Klein, FAIA of RM Klein Consulting titled Financial Management: Key Concepts.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2020

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 ). Present: Managing Current Relationships with Good Clients. Closing deals that have stalled.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 15, 2021

Despite NCARB’s hold on the licensure process, the establishment’s grip on the use of the word architect, and old guard’s unwillingness to give up design control in firms, creative people are using their skills to break down established barriers and show that architectural training can have an impact far beyond the traditional firm.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Each is a type of forecast that serves as a benchmark for financial management. Annual profit plans and annual budgets are your firm’s financial goals expressed in dollars—your vision of what you hope your firm will achieve in the coming year. The utilization rate is a measure of your firm’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.

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A Better Built Environment

MAY 9, 2021

Leave a comment Subscribe now Things To Read This Week There’s Another Way to Pay for Infrastructure Projects An idea to harvest data from our infrastructure and use sell this new asset to finance new infrastructure projects. Mark LePage started EntreArchitect because he noticed there was a gap in knowledge that many small firms faced.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. Nevertheless, in order to run a successful and profitable operation, the firm leader (owner/managing partner/P-I-C, etc.) Firm-Wide Accountability.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 10, 2018

Do you know if your firm is profitable? Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Gusto is making payroll benefits and hr easy for small businesses. LePage: . Do you know how much profit you’re actually making?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

This method is applied to ensure that, if selected, the Firm has an opportunity to earn the minimum 20% Net Profit. It might seem that with the client setting the parameters for the architect’s fee that the Firm has few, if any options, to be able to negotiate what has been offered. To a degree that is true, but not completely.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Terminology and Examples. 5 Person Firm. SAMPLE PROFIT PLAN. . . .

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: The Prologue. Did you ever sit down and map out your firm’s operating budget?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 24, 2017

Everything I have learned about succeeding in business as a small firm architect has come to me in two ways; either through trial and error (with lots and lots of error) or through the many dozens of business and “self-help” books that I’ve read over my many years as an architect. by Al and Laura Ries. by Tom Kelley.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Use the time management skills that you learned in the GetFocused Productivity Course and find a place on your schedule to work on your dreams. Have you found a balance between your firm and your family? A Life Plan is our road map to what we are truly meant to be. In terms of Stephen R. How does your future business look and run?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 14, 2013

Even today, Annmarie works from her home studio, while I manage the office in Pleasantville. From that small studio, we built our reputation for highly detailed residential architecture and our “personal touch” customer service. It was time to take the firm to the next level. Separate responsibilities.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better busines as a small firm entrepreneur architect.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 13, 2013

Since reading last week’s Academy post , we now know how to manage our Personal Productivity and get the things done that matter most. Use your new time management skills and find a place on your schedule to work on your dreams. Have you found a balance between your firm and your family? In terms of Stephen R.

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