As a small business owner, you probably think a great deal about the types of services you offer or the types of goods you sell. Yes, you want to offer the things that your potential customers need and want, but you also need to make sure that your business is profitable. In other words, you don’t …
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Ask the Architect: What Should I Look for in an Architecture Firm?
Hiring an architect can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. It’s exciting because it means the project that you’ve probably been thinking about, or even dreaming about, for a while is going to start to take shape. It’s daunting because you are probably well aware of how important it is to …
Starting a Business in Long Beach, California: You Might Need an Architect
In some areas of the United States, opening a new business is as simple as getting a Federal Tax ID number and offering your goods or services to the public. However, when starting a business in California, or more specifically, in Long Beach, California, there are a few more steps involved. If …
Interview with Grisafe Architecture Owner, Mark Grisafe, On His Company’s 20 Years as Architects in Long Beach
Businessing Magazine sat down with Mark Grisafe of Grisafe Architecture in Long Beach, California. Mark’s firm recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, so we wanted to get Mark’s take on some of the things that have allowed him to experience success as a small business owner over the last 20 …
Ask the Architect: Do I Need to Hire an Architect in My City?
Here’s the latest question the Ask the Architect column received from a reader: “Do I need to hire an architect in my city?” This question can be taken two different ways, so I’ll answer them both! The first way this question can be read is, “Does my city require that I hire an architect for a …
Ask the Architect: Do All Remodeling Projects Need an Architect?
When undertaking a remodeling project—whether it’s in a commercial building or a home—finances are almost always a consideration. This leads some people to ask, “Do I really need to hire an architect for my remodeling project?” The cost to hire an architect can certainly add to the overall project …