EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2017

Helping Firms Embrace the Language of Business. ” These are the sentiments of many firms in the architecture community. ” These are the sentiments of many firms in the architecture community. There’s absolutely nothing creative about it and yet it is crucial to the growth of all design firms. Bookkeeping?!?!

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Architects. Recruiting new employees is one of the most important things a professional services firm can do to be sustainable. Firms leaders can start by breaking down recruitment into three stages: developing a candidate pool, narrowing to set of finalists, and negotiating the hire.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Prior to starting our own firms, we business-owner architects experienced an “entrepreneurial seizure”, as Michael Gerber so accurately described in his book, The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. It’s the precise moment when a passionate employee commits to starting her own firm.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

As small firm architects, we are all working so hard to get everything done. Between the many hours we dedicate to building our firms and the time we spend building strong relationships at home, there are not many minutes left to do anything else. Email Management for Architects. That’s more than 16% of my available time.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 19, 2016

Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes. As a small firm architect with no investors, I use my accounting software to prepare two simple financial reports; my balance sheet and my income statement. Balance Sheet (Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders’ Equity).

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Archinect

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Bay Area may be home to Silicon Valley , notable sports teams, and the Golden Gate Bridge , but it's also home to amazing architecture firms. Below are eight firms that are searching for the right candidate to join their team. Below are eight firms that are searching for the right candidate to join their team.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Start Transcript. LePage: . My name is Mark R.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Several small firms I know, mostly serving the residential market, are taking the risk of practicing without coverage.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For our latest round-up, we highlight nine firms that are seeking to hire Project Architects in LA. Details: "dub studios is a small firm located in west Los Angeles specializing in high-end residential design. We are an ideas-driven firm that holds creativity and attention to detail as vital to our practice.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 24, 2018

Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. 5 Rules For Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects. It’s your proposal. There is a good reason for that. Break it down.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 14, 2016

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. The first step in being more productive is to automate your architecture firm. There are new digital tools to automate an architecture firm being introduced every week. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2017

There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. Too much diversification though, will dilute your brand and make it difficult for prospects to recognize your firm as a market leader. Can a firm “specialize” in more than one market? Patience, Promises and the Power of Being Centered.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 21, 2017

Fees for Small Firm Architects. The post AIA Antitrust and Establishing Fees for Small Firm Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. We’re a disgruntled bunch of professionals. As business owners, WE establish the value of our products and services.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

We were two young architects seeking the freedom of our own firm. I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm. Years of experience has taught us that not every project is right for our firm. In those early days, my answer was “Yes”.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

About 20 small firm architects posted their response and the answers were mixed, but certainly leaning toward the casual. Small firm architects, many of whom are working solo from home offices, tend to dress for comfort over fashion. What do you wear when meeting with clients?”. That was not a surprise to me.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 12, 2016

In this article Marica shares her recent experience with building a new team for her small firm and how she is being intentional about the culture in which they work. I didn’t realize it at the time but I was beginning to define my firm culture. for small businesses. Sound familiar? How do I measure success?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2017

For all professional design firms there are two different, yet interrelated levels of profitability – a firm’s overall profitability and the profitability of each completed project. Historically, the profitability of professional design firms is, on average, in the range of 8-12%. The firm’s culture (or lack of one.).

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 4, 2013

As small firm architects, work/life balance plays a critical role in the success of our businesses, as well as the success of our families. For those who fight this integration, the constant struggle between these two most important roles leads to a failing firm, or worse… a forgotten family.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 26, 2014

I know this as fact, because I track my firm’s Prospect to Project Ratio. Every year since Annmarie and I launched the firm in 1999, we’ve had a full workload. Below are two charts that present data collected throughout the history of our small firm architecture studio. Prospects and Projects. How To Use This Data.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. I then review my responsibilities as administrator of the firm, as well as my responsibilities as a husband and dad. In order to keep my work week productive and manageable, I don’t schedule meetings on Monday.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Originally published in 2013 as Part 4 of the original EntreArchitect Academy Blog Series, this final article of our month dedicated to Business Development shares my firm’s simple sales system. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. You can read the entire original 2013 blog series here. Making Money is Good.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2016

The post How To Get Published as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Every architect has a dream of having their work published in books and magazines. For some it’s a right of passage – a testament to hard work and years of focus. Comment on their posts.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Generative Architecture for Small Firms. All this sounds fine and well for the architect ready to try their hand, except smaller firms might find that a limitation due to the pricing of programs which can start at anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 for a license. How will that play out to the small firm architect?

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the much-anticipated fifth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual rundown of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. We’ve also curated a selection of featured firms, providing some extra background on their A+Award triumphs.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 9, 2023

One important thing to note is that the R&D tax credit is only available to small businesses, defined as those with less than $5 million in gross receipts. Larger firms may still be able to claim the tax break, but the amount they are able to claim may be limited.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2016

Most firms, here in the United States, experience a slow down at the same time every summer. For many of us small firm architects, this sounds a bit scary. This year, my firm Fivecat Studio will completely shut down for two weeks during August. 5 Steps to a Summer Shut Down at an Architecture Firm.

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Architizer

JANUARY 11, 2024

In a move that celebrates architectural excellence, we are delighted to announce a significant enhancement to the Firm Profiles pages on Architizer: introducing distinctive blue “+” badges for firms that have secured an A+Award in any Firm Awards category.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

It leads with a story about my firm, Fivecat Studio. I shared my story with Cheryl Weber (one of my favorite trade writers) about some of the mistakes Annmarie and I made in 2003 when we moved the firm from our home office to our current 2,000 square foot studio in nearby Pleasantville. Through the storm, we lost all but one.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Since we launched our firm in 1999, most every prospective client I meet asks if Fivecat Studio offers construction services. must earn a profit.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 28, 2014

At times the priorities with my family are more important than the priorities with my firm. At other times the firm is most important. As small firm architects, “balance” should not be our goal. A Benefit of Being a Small Firm Architect. Starting and running a small firm requires sacrifice.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Founded by data scientists in Denmark and launched earlier this year, Revalu aims to cater to both large and small architecture practices, with three different ways to engage with its data platform. Top image: bio-based materials can be found in the Material Innovation Hub This is mainly for large architecture firms using custom design tools.

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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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SW Oregon Architect

JUNE 2, 2024

Specifically, he challenged me to dispense five “pearls of wisdom” that architects who are at the helm of small firms today might find useful. In addition to celebrating my retirement milestone, Eric asked me to reflect on my career and the lessons I learned during my four decades-plus in the architectural profession.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2023

That talk motivated me to focus on business fundamentals when launching my own architecture firm in 1999, which soon led to the creation of The EntreArchitect Community and its impact on the architecture profession for small firm architects worldwide. Gene Kohn was an entrepreneur architect.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

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. Annmarie and I were both 29 years old, full of enthusiasm for the future and kidless. We would be successful. But It Has Not Been Easy.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2021

Gensler was already the largest firm in the US with five or so offices. From Gensler’s success as now the world’s largest architecture firm, Art’s leadership created the firm that is today. So, why is it important to small firms that the leader of the firm is exactly that? And don’t forget to say thank you!

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Empowering architects to better serve the world with more than 681,000 total downloads in 2021, the EntreArchitect Podcast has grown to serve small firm architects from every corner of the planet. Number 2 with 7,072 downloads is episode 416 with Edward Shannon – The Sole Practitioner Architecture Firm.

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