Thoughts and advice on small-firm architects’ invoicing methods.

Architects need this strategy to grow, endure, and profit.

Why your architectural firm cannot afford accounting.

Delegating is key to business success. Take my advice on how to do it right.

If you are happy with your way of storing your files, then this won't help you. If not, you may get an idea or two here.

I have disappointed myself for years with my goals. Dilbert showed me a better way.

A really helpful book for everyone, especially Architects.

Managing expenses is key to having profits.

Architectural projects and fees are never as simple as they seem.

Did you know that census statistics indicate that most architectural firms are small. I have been wondering about that. Why would that be?

How to embed your architectural knowledge into your firm’s process.

Build the value of your architectural firm by adding to your knowledge-base.

Daily timekeeping is a Best Practice for Architects. Here is why…

One of the fundamental parts of calculating an architectural design fee as a percentage of construction cost is characterizing the complexity of the project.

These are the six most common ways for Architects to set hourly rates.

Organizing the 40+ subjects an architect works with.

All Architects have unique methods. The real benefit comes from documenting them.

Everyone recognizes a significant increase in the size of the project as a change in the work for the architect. But what is a little more subtle is how the fee should change

Sometimes it is the economy. Sometimes your loss is self-inflicted.

Timekeeping is the most valuable management information for Architects.

Architects can easily master cost estimating by following this guide.

I have studied time management a lot over my career. I needed to. I can slack off with best of them. I’m a natural.

Building a strong business takes more than YOU. It takes processes that anyone can repeat successfully.

Profit Planning for architects. Download a Profit Planning Worksheet.

Growing your architectural firm depends on mastering the three aspects.

Architects have unique methods and documenting them is the key to growing.

In order to build a successful architectural firm you need to master the 3 Aspects.

The beauty of the T12M chart is its ’early warning system’ effect.

Small-firm architects need a simple way to get written agreements. Examples.

Why you might want to measure your MO - and those of your design team.