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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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

JANUARY 17, 2017

There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. Missing deadlines or, even worse, not managing the expectations of your client could destroy a working relationship in one meeting. Can a firm “specialize” in more than one market? Patience, Promises and the Power of Being Centered.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 14, 2016

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. We need to meet with clients, develop and distribute marketing, respond to important email, manage our social media accounts, send invoices, collect payments and so much more. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm.

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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

APRIL 24, 2018

Simple letters of agreement may define the project description and manage an understanding for how to get paid, but will only be as valuable as the paper that they are printed upon if there is a mis-understanding or a conflict somewhere down the line. 5 Rules For Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

In order to keep my work week productive and manageable, I don’t schedule meetings on Monday. This keeps my day open and my time free to properly manage the remaining days of the work week. This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. Scan Email.

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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. What is the “spirit” of my business?

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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. No marketing.

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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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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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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. We employ one project manager and have a full roster of projects. I believe this model is the future of small firms.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. Expectation Management is an important practice that must be included in the overall management of every project. Expectation Management is an important practice that must be included in the overall management of every project.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2016

As we move into a new month, we are shifting our focus to a new category of small firm success. How do we manage expectations and keep our clients happy? ” The engine driving the success of every small firm is our network of operational systems. How to Develop Systems for an Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 6, 2018

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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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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BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Today, we invite about 10% of our clients to have their projects be built using our Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Fivecat Studio is a full service firm. Offering architect-led construction management services was no great leap. Contractors build them.”.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. Financial Management for Architects & the ‘P2P Format’. You can only manage and improve what can be measured. This is a guest post written by Steve L.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. A Financial Management System for Architects & the ‘P2P Format’. You can only manage and improve what can be measured. Mattox, FAIA (retired).

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

If you do it correctly—and have the right tools—project accounting will transform your firm. Your firm may review your financials on a monthly or quarterly basis, but your projects may be over in less time than that. Your project managers have to monitor everything since they’re the ones on the ground.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2021

It should be noted that leadership and management are two drastically different things. That statement made, we should not discount the fact that a good leader can also be a good manager. But the skills required to be a leader are much different than those of a manager and the two can work together without conflict if done properly.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 18, 2015

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. Will you be making changes in how you document and manage your time? Therein, lays a potential negative impact on a firm’s financial prosperity.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

According to McKay, architects can’t be the “traffic controllers” because we typically lack the requisite engineering, construction, and management knowledge. The problem is attaining this mastery is presently beyond the reach of most small firms.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 16, 2017

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. We need to meet with clients, develop and distribute marketing, respond to important email, manage our social media accounts, send invoices, collect payments and so much more. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

At Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, we’ve seen architecture firms struggle to implement effective marketing strategies that help them get in front of better prospects so they can win better projects. Historically, architecture firm marketing has relied heavily on word-of-mouth referrals. Grow your influence online.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Yet in our experience, many architecture firms are doing exactly the same thing. What we learned from studying more than 400 architecture firm websites. Over the past year, we’ve evaluated the websites of more than 400 architecture firms. Prospects won’t understand the value your firm provides unless you communicate it.

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Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

How to make marketing work for your architecture firm. Recently, we asked Richard Marshall, Principal with Perkins+Will , about the importance of marketing for small firms, “The best organizations view marketing as just as important a skill set as design. . “ What makes your firm better or different than your competitors?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus, an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. To learn more about Steve and his firm Management Consulting Services, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. Respectfully, Steve L.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 17, 2016

One Step to Better Architecture Project Management. The shift to the emotional mindset is one of the benefits differentiating Fivecat Studio from other local firms. We have positioned our service as a process of hand holding and managing the emotional “roller coaster” for the overall architectural project.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 10, 2015

We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. As I look back on the early days at Fivecat Studio , here are the five business fundamentals that I wish I knew before launching my own firm. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing.

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Archmark

JULY 26, 2021

Five Architect Marketing Building Blocks to Grow Your Firm! Recently, we asked Richard Marshall, Principal with Perkins+Will , about the importance of marketing for small firms, “The best organizations view marketing as just as important a skill set as design. What makes your firm better or different than your competitors?

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EntreArchitect

MAY 12, 2022

1 Yet, the percentage of women who obtained their architect license, achieve upper management positions, become partners and own architectural firms have not increased as men’s percentages have. Gloria is the founder and CEO of Glow Architects , an architecture firm based in Tampa, Florida. Annual Report.NAAB. [2]

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 5, 2016

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Time management will be difficult.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2017

Simple letters of agreement may define the project description and manage an understanding for how to get paid, but will only be as valuable as the paper that they are printed upon if there is a mis-understanding or a conflict somewhere down the line. We need a contract. Hand shakes are only as good as your memory (or your luck) may be.

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