by markitecture | Dec 13, 2009 | AEC Industry, Business Development, Marketing for Architecture Firms, Uncategorized
When it comes to market research, there is no shortage of information that would be helpful for your architecture, engineering or construction firm. Let’s face it…there is ALWAYS another competitor popping up, plenty more clients to chase, elusive funding...
by markitecture | Oct 13, 2009 | AEC Industry, Business Development, Marketing for Architecture Firms, Uncategorized
Depending upon your particular perspective, conferences can be a necessary evil or a welcome opportunity for networking and business development. Regardless of how you view them, if you exhibit at any conferences at all, you’ve grappled with booth design, how...
by markitecture | Aug 31, 2009 | AEC Industry, Business Development, Marketing for Architecture Firms, Residential Firms, Uncategorized
I decided to write this post as a follow up to a few conversations I’ve had in the past two weeks. I thought the subject matter (although a bit self-serving, I’ll admit), was a great one because so many people have asked questions about When or Why to hire...
by markitecture | Aug 6, 2009 | AEC Industry, Business Development, Marketing for Architecture Firms, Uncategorized
I know hiring a business development person CAN work…but often it doesn’t. With firms across the country looking for new ways to bring in contracts, a business development person is a likely scenario for many. If your business, whether an...
by markitecture | Jun 16, 2009 | AEC Industry, Business Development, Marketing for Architecture Firms, Uncategorized
In honor of the conclusion of the NBA Finals and the fact that we are rapidly approaching the end of the “first half” of 2009, I thought it only fitting to dedicate a post to closing out the year strong (not a Lakers fan, but they DID close strong).If the...
by markitecture | May 27, 2009 | AEC Industry, Business Development, Marketing for Architecture Firms, Uncategorized
So, I’ve written a few posts previously that came out slightly on the negative side of hiring a business development person in an architecture firm. I thought it would be a good idea to share a few thoughts on how to actually make it work. I’m in the midst...
