Presented on October 5, 2022
As the end of the year approaches, firms look inward and consider what they should do differently to make the coming year more profitable and aspirational. In this webinar, Steven Burns, FAIA, and Enoch Sears, AIA, will take their combined 60 years of experience in AE firm operations and distill it into 45 minutes of essential information that firms of all sizes will want to consider as they prepare their resolutions for the coming year.
This session will share techniques and technologies that your firm must embrace to have the highest efficiency and profitability. Your firm can apply the same rigor and discipline you apply to your projects but focused inward. Learn best practices for Client Relationship Management (CRM), marketing, project management, billing, and accounting.
Presented by: Steven Burns, FAIA, Chief Creative Officer, and Enoch Sears, AIA, and Founder The Business of Architecture
Steven Burns is a member of the College of Fellows of the AIA and Chief Creative Officer of BQE Software. After receiving his Master of Architecture degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Steve spent 7 years at SOM – working in Chicago, London, and Berlin before founding his own firm, BBA Architects in 1993. In 2007, with 17 architects on staff, Steve sold BBA to pursue his passion for business management software – starting with his creation of ArchiOffice. In 2009 with over 600 firms using the ArchiOffice platform, Steve sold his second company to BQE Software and is now focused on the product development of BQE CORE ARCHITECT – a fully-integrated, cloud-based firm management platform that includes time billing, invoicing, accounting, and project management for firms of all sizes. Steven is a global speaker and thought leader on topics related to firm management and emerging technologies.
Enoch Bartlett Sears, AIA, is the founder of Business of Architecture and a well-regarded architectural practice management expert. He’s recognized for developing the SMART Practice Method™ for managing a smooth-running architectural practice. He’s the author of two books, The Architect’s Marketing Field Guide, and Social Media for Architects. He’s also host of the #1-rated interview podcast for architects, the Business of Architecture show, where he interviews guests like M. Arthur Gensler, Jr., Thom Mayne and others. Enoch is a frequently invited speaker on the topic of the business of architecture.