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Based on both research and Mason's (residential architect with his own firm) first-hand experience, this book outlines the most important aspects of running an architectural firm. With more than 100 entries, arranged in question-and-answer format, it includes advice on mission statements, marketing, negotiations, recruiting, consulting, time management, and principles of organization. A CD-ROM is included; it contains standardized forms to assist with record keeping. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Q. What are common, day-to-day problems that arise in an architectural practice, and how can they be solved? A. The Architect's Business Problem Solver identifies and gives easy-to-use solutions to more than 100 of the most frequently encountered difficulties in running an architectural practice. The Architect's Business Problem Solver Whether you want to handle an emergency with a client or contractor, create more time in every week for design work, or put your business's financial house in order, this book is the answer to every architect¿s prayers. Written by architect Kevin Mason, and based on his own and other architects' experiences, painstaking research, and accumulated business savvy, this true "wonder book" condenses everything you need to know to run a thriving architectural practice into one incredible volume. You get a complete set of handy tools for solving a busy architect's business problems--at-a-glance tips, checklists, insider insights, and much more¿all in a quick-read, Q & A format. "Will benefit the profession enormously."
--Laura Heim, practicing architect and Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, University of Virginia "This book is long overdue."
--Lay Cheng Lee, Project Manager, Department of Design, Construction, and Management for the City University of New York 100 SOLUTIONS FOR ARCHITECTS ¿ Mission statements that sell your firm ¿ Marketing plans targeted to the clients you wsant to attract ¿ Win-win negotiations ¿ Recruiting top talent ¿ When--and why--you need to hire a consultant ¿ Tricks of successful time management ¿ Organize your desk, your files, your practice ¿ Business plans guaranteed to raise money ¿ Customizable forms and checklist to management your practice ¿ And much more!
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