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Part 3 of Matt's tips for uncertainty in your #Architecture or #Engineering firm, dives into employee retention and training. Some tips: ▶️ Support Professional Development. Provide courses, training, and resources for your team to build new skills. ▶️ ▶️ Engage staff in the management of the firm. Be more transparent with project financial and firm data. Empower your team to make better decisions on the work they manage, and participate in larger firm-wide management conversations. ▶️ ▶️ ▶️ Closely manage staffing levels. Make sure you have enough staff for the work on the boards. You don't want your team to experience burnout. Losing talent is always more expensive than keeping your existing team together. A&E firms face a wide range of challenges. These tips are small steps you can take today to help make your business run more smoothly. Remember, BQE is here to help. We understand the complexities and unique challenges of running an Architecture or Engineering firm because we have done it. We are obsessed with providing our customers with the best tools to run profitable and rewarding businesses. Let us know how we can help you run a better business.

Thank you Rens F. Hayes IV, P.E. for hosting Matt Cooper on the Design Development Podcast.

Business development is one of the places to focus efforts during times of economic uncertainty for A&E firms. -> Everyone in a firm should participate - not just senior leaders. Systematize your BD strategy and train your team to help in this effort. -> Seek new business so you don't have client concentration. Consider new markets to expand into that compliment your firm's area of expertise. -> Manage and measure KPIs. Use data to make better decisions and improve operations. For example, analyze what projects are most profitable so you know where to focus your BizDev efforts. Stay tuned for more tips from BQE CEO Matt Cooper , about ways your #architecture or #engineering firm can weather uncertainty.

Secure the future of your AE firm and turn it into your greatest retirement asset! Join Steven Burns, FAIA, NCARB for an exclusive webinar on Succession Planning and Leadership Transition, where you'll learn how to strategically prepare for ownership transition, cultivate leadership, and build a strong foundation for long-term growth. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to safeguard your legacy and achieve financial freedom. Register now: https://bit.ly/3TMF0i7 #AIA #ArchitectureLeadership #EngineeringFirmSuccess #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipTransition

Your #engineering or #architecture business may be experiencing uncertainty in today's economy. BQE's CEO Matt Cooper offers some thoughts on managing businesses during times of uncertainty. Some quick tips: -> Be proactive in generating new business. Increasing revenue is better than cutting costs. -> Use this time to improve the skillset of your team. Invest in training and professional development for your team. -> Improve operations. Use slower times to improve your systems and processes. This will be an ongoing series of short videos, stay tuned for more insights from Matt and the BQE team. As always, BQE is laser focused on helping our customers achieve success and run better businesses. In uncertain times and as the economy shifts, we are there to help the architecture and engineering industry overcome challenges both through our software products, resources on our website, plus with written content and webinars to offer free learning opportunities.

Congratulations to our Rockstar of the Month: Musab Yasin! Here is what his fellow team members had to say about him: "Musab exemplifies 'customer obsession' through his tireless work ethic and meticulous handling of database updates, ensuring that our systems are always optimized to meet customer needs and deliver exceptional service." "As a junior developer, his rapid learning, high-quality work, and problem-solving skills have been outstanding. Musab swiftly resolved many critical bugs that were affecting production, demonstrating his dedication and technical expertise. His contributions have significantly enhanced our project and inspired the team." "Despite being relatively new to the company, Musab has stepped up and taken ownership of critical API matters, demonstrating his technical acumen and leadership. His pivotal role in resolving the long-standing user pain point around shared budgets has been instrumental. Musab's dedication and continuous efforts to address this issue have not only improved the user experience but have also positively impacted the overall efficiency of the team. His outstanding performance truly sets him apart as a key contributor." Keep up the great work, Musab!

You obviously care about delivering great projects. But...a great invoicing experience? 💸 Lucas Gray shares some words of wisdom on how looking at your invoicing process — from the client's point-of-view — can help you get paid faster and get more repeat business. And no, we don't mean by offering surprise discounts. The Billing and Invoicing Best Practices for AE Firms webinar is available on demand here: https://bit.ly/3McqmfD

Benchmarking is one of the tools Architecture and Engineering firms leaders have to improve their businesses. The blog post linked in the comments, written by Steven Burns, FAIA, NCARB, dives into why benchmarking matters and how you can use data to analyze your business, and discover actionable insights for success. Follow the link below to read the full article and learn more about ways software like BQE CORE can help you manage your data. Teaser: we will be releasing a benchmarking report shortly, highlighting key metrics that you should be tracking at your firm. The report will identify what values you should be aiming for, and some industry averages so you can see how your firm stacks up. STAY TUNED!

Is Your Website Helping or Hurting Your #Architecture Firm? ⤵ // Five Key Lessons Learned from Testing 750+ Architecture Firm Websites // 1. Making The Wrong First Impression 2. When You Confuse, You Lose 3. Being A Best Kept Secret 4. Lack of Valuable, Targeted Content 5. Your Website Can Lead You To Great Opportunities Learn about these and more tips for maximizing the value of your website in our upcoming webinar, where Bryon McCartney from ARCHMARK | The Architect Branding & Marketing Agency will discuss what he's learned from studying over 750 architecture websites. Your website should be lead generation tool, attracting the right clients, building trust, pre-qualifying them for the type of work you do, and starting them on their client journey. The webinar and corresponding blog post will help you avoid common mistakes and guide you to creating a website that helps you bring in the ideal new projects.

Join us for our upcoming webinar: "The AE Firm’s Foundational Trio: Defining Your Business Structure, Org Chart, and Role Accountability." 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 🕐 Time: 1pm ET/10am PT Crafting a successful AE firm goes beyond choosing an entity type. It's about architecting the perfect organizational structure that aligns with your goals. Douglas Teiger, FAIA, with over 30 years of firm management experience, will be your guide to excellence. Discover the array of business structure options, choose what aligns with your vision, and understand the critical distinction between organizational and accountability charts. By the end, you'll possess the knowledge to ignite alignment, propel productivity, and fuel your firm's ascent to greatness! Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/48OodQk Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity! #BusinessStructure 🚀