In an era when technology has made it possible to connect with anyone, anywhere, at any time, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact of gathering in person. While virtual meetings and online collaboration tools have transformed the way we work, there’s something irreplaceable about the energy, inspiration, and human connection that happens when we […]
Planning an Offsite Retreat on a Budget: A Guide for Cost-Conscious Small Firm Architects
In our previous article, we discussed the immense value that offsite retreats can bring to small firm architects. From sparking creativity to strengthening your team, stepping away from the daily grind offers numerous benefits that can help propel your practice forward. But let’s face it—when you’re running a small firm, both time and financial resources […]
Why You May Need to Step Away: The Value of Offsite Retreats for Small Firm Architects
Stepping away from the daily grind isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for small firm architects. Offsite retreats offer a powerful opportunity to recharge, refocus, and reimagine your practice’s future. By learning from how larger companies use these retreats for strategic planning, team building, and innovation, you can unlock new potential for your own firm. Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to take a step back.
How the CARES Act Provides Relief for Small Firm Architects
The federal government has approved the $2.2 trillion (that’s more than two million millions) Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which will help millions of people during this critical time. As small firm architecture business owners, many of us may benefit from this historic legislation. Below are a few economic provisions that may […]
7 Reasons Why Architects Should NOT Abandon Small Projects
As you know, I am away this week on business for Fivecat Studio and I will not be publishing a podcast episode. If you need your weekly fix of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast, I recommend that you search the archives and find an older episode that interests you. There are more than 30 to choose […]
7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA
The recent recession has been tough on the architecture profession. For the past five years many of us have been struggling to survive. We’ve taken the work we could get and reduced our expenses to the absolute minimum. As we crawl out from the darkness, the warm sunshine of a recovering economy feels so good. […]