Defining Moments

After I left school, I studied to be an architect. Qualifying in 1999, I worked at several large and small architectural practices, gaining some great experience. But I soon gained a penchant for wanting to do things my own way- the way I felt was right… read more

Secret

If you’re considering starting your own business, I would recommend doing a thorough business plan. It can help you prepare for all the eventualities and brings the reality of your proposals home.… read more

Challenge

The challenge?! Monitoring cash flow and dealing with the day to day challenges of running a business whilst still being an architect. I’ve learnt that you do need to keep on top of your finances, less they run away with you.… read more

Success

My biggest success is making a profit in our first year of trading. In fact, if I had known the practice would have been in this position after fifteen months, I would have been very happy! We’ve just trebled our workspace by moving into some brand new… read more