17 July 2013
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Venue:
Humanities Building, Broadcasting Place, Leeds Metropolitan University
Description:
Be an entrepreneur – how to kick-start your architectural practice and win new work.
If you are running an architectural practice, you need to think like an entrepreneur and take control of your business. To be successful, it helps to have a clear development strategy. A written business plan makes decision-making easier.
This interactive workshop will cover the following:
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Analysis of your existing practice (SWOT, core competences);
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Long term strategy;
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How to react to a competitive environment;
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Segmentation of industry sectors and client types;
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Marketing objectives;
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Financial objectives;
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The importance of understanding and using your mission statement and Unique Selling Point (USP)
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A structured approach to business development.
Throughout the session, you will be working on practical exercises which lead to a structure for winning new work.
Speaker: Lucy Mori, K L Mori Business Consulting for Architects
RIBA Core Curriculum topic: Where people live
Fees:
RIBA/ CIAT Members - £55 + VAT
Others - £80 + VAT
RIBA Student Member - £15 + VAT
CPD Club Member - one place included in the club ticket
Organiser:
RIBA Yorkshire