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089: Small Firm Mentality

Life of an Architect

Can a large architecture firm operate with a small firm mentality? The post 089: Small Firm Mentality first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 089: Small Firm Mentality at Life of an Architect. Can a large architecture firm operate with a small firm mentality?

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Contract Documentsfor Small Firm Architects

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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.

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How the CARES Act Provides Relief for Small Firm Architects

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As small firm architecture business owners, many of us may benefit from this historic legislation. Listen to our friends over at Inside the Firm Podcast for their commentary on this section of the bill. Additional COVID-19 information and resources for small firm architects. Stay healthy. lovelearnshare.

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Establishing a Firm

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The story of growing Kohn Pedersen Fox from 3 partners to an international architecture firm of 700+. That talk motivated me to focus on business fundamentals when launching my own architecture firm, which then led to the creation of The EntreArchitect Community and a global impact on the architecture profession for small firm architects.

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The Seven Most Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Made by Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

And you probably wouldn’t know that a bookkeeper who specializes in small architecture firms can also help with invoicing, setting up time tracking software to align with fee proposals, project budget summaries that show hours spent vs. available fee, cash flow summaries – and, of course, the basic financial statements, payables, and receivables.

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The Power of Blogging as a Small Firm Architect

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The blog is still one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. Small firm architects are busy people. Small firm architects often ask me how they can find new projects. The Power of Blogging for Architects. The goal when writing a blog is to gain an audience.

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5 Principles of Servant Leadership for Small Firm Architects

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Provide the necessary education for the work being performed and make “teaching through doing” part of the DNA within your firm. By dedicating yourself to the success of your team and putting the needs of your team above your own, you will develop powerful long-lasting relationships that will take you and your firm to greater overall success.