How becoming a better businesswoman helped put me in control as an architect

Cathy low res

The education system fails architects by not teaching them business skills. To survive as a profession architects need to embrace their role as businesspeople, writes Catherine Hunt

I find myself reflecting on the humble beginnings of our practice, which, like many others, sprouted amidst the challenging economic environment that followed the financial crisis of 2007-08. Back then in 2010, when job opportunities were scarce, we seized the chance to create our own destiny.

Thirteen years have passed since those uncertain days, and I must say, we’re doing okay. At the start, we were fumbling in the dark, unsure of our business acumen. But through the quality of our work and the level of service we provided, we managed to thrive.

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