The state of the U.S. economy is top of mind these days. Inflation remains at historically high levels, with some recent easing, and the Federal Reserve has been gradually raising…
Is Your Franchise Ready to Raise Expansion Capital?
An expansion is an exciting time for a franchise. There are new opportunities to discover, new markets to penetrate and new people to meet. Paying for the expansion? Considerably less…
Three Key Considerations for A/E Firm Ownership Transitions
When developing a business ownership transition plan, there are many factors to think about. What are your goals? Will you retain any involvement? How can you prepare your business? And…
How to Establish Strong Internal Controls Within a Franchise
As a franchise owner, establishing and maintaining strong internal controls is key to mitigating financial and operational risk and maintaining profitably. There are several ways to establish strong internal controls…
The National Compensation Matrix: A Valuable Tool in Need of A/E Firm Participation
Many public projects that are funded by federal and/or state dollars require architecture and engineering (A/E) consultants to follow comprehensive guidelines regarding the treatment of costs along with the determination…